Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,440 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.02
10th percentile $41,950
90th percentile $82,040
Employed locally 180
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,950
    25th
    $52,060
    50th (median)
    $62,440
    75th
    $73,470
    90th
    $82,040

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,430
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $44,610
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,050
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,460
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $48,120
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $30.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 3.2% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,950 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,060.