Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $62,140 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.87
10th percentile $44,940
90th percentile $77,880
Employed locally 1,240
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,940
    25th
    $49,830
    50th (median)
    $62,140
    75th
    $69,380
    90th
    $77,880

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 71% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 29% 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
    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
    Tyler, TX $52,880

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $74,530
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,850
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,700
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,100
    Healthcare Social Workers $74,590
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Dallas, TX is $29.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Dallas, TX is 3.7% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,940 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,830.