Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $65,390 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.44
10th percentile $43,360
90th percentile $89,900
Employed locally 470
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,360
    25th
    $55,500
    50th (median)
    $65,390
    75th
    $80,370
    90th
    $89,900

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 85% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 15% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $98,690
    Bellingham, WA $96,980
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $93,640
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $90,690
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $84,220
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $82,970

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,990
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,640
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,690
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,980
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Indianapolis, IN is $31.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 1.3% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,360 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,500.