Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $51,900 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.95
10th percentile $33,520
90th percentile $67,860
Employed locally 150
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,520
    25th
    $42,140
    50th (median)
    $51,900
    75th
    $54,680
    90th
    $67,860

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 21% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $62,140
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $57,460
    Odessa, TX $54,020
    Waco, TX $53,620
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $53,490
    Lubbock, TX $53,360

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,860
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,670
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$49,830
    Social and Human Service Assistants$41,280
    Healthcare Social Workers$65,210
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$40,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Corpus Christi, TX is $24.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 19.6% below 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,520 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,140.