Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $74,890 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.01
10th percentile $40,820
90th percentile $87,370
Employed locally 750
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,820
    25th
    $57,620
    50th (median)
    $74,890
    75th
    $82,660
    90th
    $87,370

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 101% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 1% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $96,860
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,750
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $73,890
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $67,180
    Lancaster, PA $65,510
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $64,400

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,760
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,680
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,320
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,280
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,110
    Rehabilitation Counselors $52,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Pittsburgh, PA is $36.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 16.1% above 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,820 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,620.