Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $52,160 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.08
10th percentile $47,080
90th percentile $60,090
Employed locally 460
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,080
    25th
    $49,200
    50th (median)
    $52,160
    75th
    $56,960
    90th
    $60,090

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 20% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $139,550
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $109,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $98,690
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $95,450
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $94,910
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $93,720

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,190
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,030
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,310
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,680
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,990
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Little Rock, AR is $25.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Little Rock, AR is 19.2% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,080 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,200.