Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $75,190 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.15
10th percentile $62,510
90th percentile $83,180
Employed locally 60
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,510
    25th
    $63,340
    50th (median)
    $75,190
    75th
    $83,180
    90th
    $83,180

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 107% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 7% 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
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $93,640
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $90,690
    Minnesota $79,510
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $79,230
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $79,230
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $79,230

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52,380
    Social and Human Service Assistants$37,340
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64,510
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,600
    Healthcare Social Workers$70,200
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Kalamazoo, MI is $36.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 16.5% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $62,510 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,340.