Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $80,600 +24.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.75
10th percentile $57,380
90th percentile $98,170
Employed locally 280
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,380
    25th
    $70,270
    50th (median)
    $80,600
    75th
    $89,030
    90th
    $98,170

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 96% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 4% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $109,290
    California $107,050
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $93,720
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $83,800
    Iowa City, IA $78,480
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,600

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$42,580
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$55,140
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,010
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61,400
    Rehabilitation Counselors$41,070
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Des Moines, IA is $38.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Des Moines, IA is 24.9% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $57,380 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,270.