Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $62,880 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.23
10th percentile $42,490
90th percentile $74,660
Employed locally 30
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,490
    25th
    $51,720
    50th (median)
    $62,880
    75th
    $71,070
    90th
    $74,660

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 105% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 5% above 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $139,550
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $109,290
    California $107,050
    Salem, OR $93,850
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $93,720
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $82,080

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $87,340
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,980
    Social and Human Service Assistants $33,470
    Healthcare Social Workers $49,640
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,080
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Tuscaloosa, AL is $30.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Tuscaloosa, AL 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,490 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,720.