Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $62,900 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.24
10th percentile $45,880
90th percentile $82,650
Employed locally 210
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,880
    25th
    $49,050
    50th (median)
    $62,900
    75th
    $76,750
    90th
    $82,650

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 99% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 1% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $96,860
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,750
    Pittsburgh, PA $74,890
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $73,890
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $67,180
    Lancaster, PA $65,510

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,780
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,340
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,280
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,030
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,770
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Scranton, PA is $30.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Scranton, PA is 2.5% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,880 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,050.