Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $71,690 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.47
10th percentile $64,780
90th percentile $82,190
Employed locally 80
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,780
    25th
    $69,020
    50th (median)
    $71,690
    75th
    $79,140
    90th
    $82,190

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 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
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $109,570
    Bellingham, WA $96,980
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $95,450
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $93,720
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $84,340
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $83,800

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,170
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$70,400
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,700
    Social and Human Service Assistants$48,720
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$98,330
    Rehabilitation Counselors$57,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Yakima, WA is $34.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Yakima, WA is 11.1% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $64,780 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,020.