Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $73,270 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.22
10th percentile $50,320
90th percentile $83,430
Employed locally 460
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,320
    25th
    $59,950
    50th (median)
    $73,270
    75th
    $73,270
    90th
    $83,430

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 92% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $139,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,330
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $109,570
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $109,290
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $107,530
    California $107,050

    Nearby metros — Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $60,600
    Ohio $60,090
    Toledo, OH $60,090
    Lima, OH $60,060
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,680
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,260

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,110
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,450
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,550
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,630
    Healthcare Social Workers $70,390
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $47,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Columbus, OH is $35.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.48 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salaries?

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Columbus, OH is 13.6% above the national median of $64,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Columbus?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,320 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,950.