Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $52,660 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.32
10th percentile $43,350
90th percentile $67,470
Employed locally 350
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,350
    25th
    $43,350
    50th (median)
    $52,660
    75th
    $52,660
    90th
    $67,470

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 10% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $62,140
    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

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$72,690
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,610
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,790
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64,170
    Healthcare Social Workers$52,680
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$44,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in El Paso, TX is $25.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in El Paso, TX is 18.4% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,350 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,350.