Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $53,490 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.72
10th percentile $45,400
90th percentile $66,320
Employed locally 290
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,400
    25th
    $45,400
    50th (median)
    $53,490
    75th
    $64,500
    90th
    $66,320

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 102% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 2% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $62,140
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $57,460
    Odessa, TX $54,020
    Waco, TX $53,620
    Lubbock, TX $53,360
    Tyler, TX $52,880

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$73,420
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,790
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,240
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,000
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,220
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in McAllen, TX is $25.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in McAllen, TX is 17.1% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,400 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,400.