Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $54,290 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.10
10th percentile $39,610
90th percentile $73,810
Employed locally 380
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,610
    25th
    $49,150
    50th (median)
    $54,290
    75th
    $61,350
    90th
    $73,810

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 78% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 22% 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
    Columbus, OH $73,270
    Cleveland, OH $60,600
    Ohio $60,090
    Toledo, OH $60,090
    Lima, OH $60,060
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,680

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,490
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,540
    Healthcare Social Workers$61,460
    Social and Human Service Assistants$37,840
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Dayton, OH is $26.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Dayton, OH is 15.9% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,610 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,150.