Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,370 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.99
10th percentile $45,400
90th percentile $108,100
Employed locally 120
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,400
    25th
    $46,910
    50th (median)
    $62,370
    75th
    $86,390
    90th
    $108,100

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,130
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,550
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,320
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,200
    Rehabilitation Counselors $51,270
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Northwest Illinois is $29.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Northwest Illinois is 3.3% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,400 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,910.