Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $93,850 +45.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.12
10th percentile $64,000
90th percentile $105,710
Employed locally 90
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,000
    25th
    $79,780
    50th (median)
    $93,850
    75th
    $100,850
    90th
    $105,710

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 123% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 23% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $109,290
    California $107,050
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $94,910
    Worcester, MA $93,930
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $87,170
    Medford, OR $87,050

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,810
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,730
    Clergy $75,830
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $74,810
    Rehabilitation Counselors $54,790
    Social Workers, All Other $67,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Salem, OR is $45.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Salem, OR is 45.5% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $64,000 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,780.