Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $61,140 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.39
10th percentile $45,790
90th percentile $75,410
Employed locally 520
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,790
    25th
    $56,130
    50th (median)
    $61,140
    75th
    $74,260
    90th
    $75,410

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 72% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 28% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $75,190
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $60,490
    Tucson, AZ $60,020
    Flagstaff, AZ $58,800
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $54,640
    Yuma, AZ $52,510

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,150
    Social and Human Service Assistants$41,410
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,350
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$46,860
    Healthcare Social Workers$69,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Phoenix, AZ is $29.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 5.2% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,790 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,130.