Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,610 +15.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.87
10th percentile $49,320
90th percentile $79,230
Employed locally 100
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,320
    25th
    $61,870
    50th (median)
    $74,610
    75th
    $79,230
    90th
    $79,230

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,000
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,880
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,360
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,600
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $65,120
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Southern Michigan is $35.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Southern Michigan is 15.6% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,320 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,870.