Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $84,750 +31.4% vs national
Median hourly $40.74
10th percentile $51,760
90th percentile $146,440
Employed locally 150
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,760
    25th
    $71,080
    50th (median)
    $84,750
    75th
    $127,940
    90th
    $146,440

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 150% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 50% above 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $139,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,330
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $109,290
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $107,530
    California $107,050
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $100,120

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,380
    Rehabilitation Counselors $40,380
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $134,820
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,520
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,270
    Marriage and Family Therapists $74,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in El Centro, CA is $40.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in El Centro, CA is 31.4% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $51,760 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,080.