Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $58,700 -9% vs national
Median hourly $28.22
10th percentile $45,880
90th percentile $73,130
Employed locally 120
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,880
    25th
    $47,280
    50th (median)
    $58,700
    75th
    $64,170
    90th
    $73,130

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 68% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 32% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $95,450
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $84,340
    Duluth, MN-WI $78,830
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,750
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $73,890
    Lewiston, ID-WA $64,820

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,400
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,690
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,380
    Healthcare Social Workers $69,680
    Social Workers, All Other $78,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Madison, WI is $28.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Madison, WI is 9% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,880 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,280.