Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $63,860 -1% vs national
Median hourly $30.70
10th percentile $51,940
90th percentile $69,060
Employed locally 50
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,940
    25th
    $55,160
    50th (median)
    $63,860
    75th
    $69,060
    90th
    $69,060

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $109,290
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $100,120
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $93,640
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $90,690
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $89,630
    Medford, OR $87,050

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,360
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62,710
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65,110
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,940
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$72,260
    Healthcare Social Workers$74,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Portland, ME is $30.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Portland, ME is 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $51,940 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,160.