Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $63,500 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.53
10th percentile $54,640
90th percentile $83,720
Employed locally 60
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,640
    25th
    $57,080
    50th (median)
    $63,500
    75th
    $78,290
    90th
    $83,720

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 114% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 14% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $109,290
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $93,640
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $90,690
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $89,630
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $86,810
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,390

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,480
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,550
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,120
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $73,390
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $97,490
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Las Cruces, NM is $30.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Las Cruces, NM is 1.6% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $54,640 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,080.