Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $51,820 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.91
10th percentile $47,690
90th percentile $77,820
Employed locally 2,320
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,690
    25th
    $50,470
    50th (median)
    $51,820
    75th
    $63,480
    90th
    $77,820

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 64% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 36% 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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$75,160
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,710
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64,140
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,310
    Healthcare Social Workers$73,030
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$50,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Houston, TX is $24.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Houston, TX is 19.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,690 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,470.