Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,010 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.89
10th percentile $50,660
90th percentile $66,450
Employed locally 90
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,660
    25th
    $54,250
    50th (median)
    $58,010
    75th
    $60,910
    90th
    $66,450

    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

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$54,380
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61,500
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$47,090
    Social and Human Service Assistants$37,810
    Healthcare Social Workers$56,240
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in East Tennessee is $27.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in East Tennessee is 10.1% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,660 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,250.