Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $41,200 -36.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.81
10th percentile $34,040
90th percentile $51,180
Employed locally 80
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,040
    25th
    $41,200
    50th (median)
    $41,200
    75th
    $44,690
    90th
    $51,180

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 66% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 34% 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 Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $49,380
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,790
    Social and Human Service Assistants $35,560
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $42,120
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,000
    Community Health Workers $42,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Laredo, TX is $19.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Laredo, TX is 36.1% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,040 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,200.