Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $60,850 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.25
10th percentile $46,950
90th percentile $72,990
Employed locally 160
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,950
    25th
    $50,010
    50th (median)
    $60,850
    75th
    $64,340
    90th
    $72,990

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 101% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 1% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,330
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $95,450
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $81,130
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $78,830
    Anchorage, AK $76,650
    Lancaster, PA $65,510

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,970
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,450
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,410
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,940
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,630
    Rehabilitation Counselors $47,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Hickory, NC is $29.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Hickory, NC is 5.7% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,950 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,010.