Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $131,330 +103.5% vs national
Median hourly $63.14
10th percentile $97,750
90th percentile $152,580
Employed locally 800
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,750
    25th
    $105,580
    50th (median)
    $131,330
    75th
    $131,550
    90th
    $152,580

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 98% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 2% 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
    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
    Rochester, MN $101,810

    Nearby metros — Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $139,550
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $109,290
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $107,530
    California $107,050
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $100,120
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $98,690

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $72,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants $57,220
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $71,810
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $100,960
    Marriage and Family Therapists $76,980
    Healthcare Social Workers $103,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in San Francisco, CA is $63.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in San Francisco, CA is 103.5% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $97,750 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,580.