Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,200 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.43
10th percentile $44,230
90th percentile $73,500
Employed locally 110
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,230
    25th
    $48,520
    50th (median)
    $61,200
    75th
    $67,980
    90th
    $73,500

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $46,000
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $41,630
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,220
    Social and Human Service Assistants $29,500
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,620
    Counselors, All Other $30,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Southwest Louisiana is $29.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Southwest Louisiana is 5.1% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,230 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,520.