Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,390 -29.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.82
10th percentile $39,710
90th percentile $50,110
Employed locally 390
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,710
    25th
    $45,390
    50th (median)
    $45,390
    75th
    $45,390
    90th
    $50,110

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,070
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,540
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$50,530
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$45,840
    Healthcare Social Workers$48,520
    Community Health Workers$45,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Southeast Missouri is $21.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Southeast Missouri is 29.6% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,710 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,390.