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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $139,550 +116.3% vs national
Median hourly $67.09
10th percentile $103,150
90th percentile $167,810
Employed locally 530
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,150
    25th
    $128,640
    50th (median)
    $139,550
    75th
    $139,550
    90th
    $167,810

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Rochester, MN $101,810

    Nearby metros — Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,330
    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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $74,670
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $99,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants $59,230
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $78,700
    Marriage and Family Therapists $88,950
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $66,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in San Jose, CA is $67.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in San Jose, CA is 116.3% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $103,150 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $128,640.