Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in California

Ranked #1 of 46 · CA

44.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $105,440 ≈ $51/hr
Median annual salary $103,640
Employment 13,900

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $64,820P25 $80,300 Median $103,640P75 $123,540P90 $140,950

About 80% of probation officers and correctional treatment specialistss in California earn between $64,820 and $140,950. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

California
$105,440
U.S. average
$73,130

The mean probation officers and correctional treatment specialists salary in California is $105,440, about 44.2% above the U.S. average ($73,130). That works out to roughly $51/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in California

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $144,410 $137,430 560
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $135,890 $125,960 830
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $114,280 $110,020 160
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $108,150 $106,940 4,700
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $100,690 $114,080 1,250
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $97,410 $109,960 140
Stockton-Lodi, CA $97,070 $95,410 240
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $96,970 $98,200 1,260

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do probation officers and correctional treatment specialists make in California?

The median probation officers and correctional treatment specialists salary in California is $103,640 per year (mean $105,440), and about 80% earn between $64,820 and $140,950.

How much do probation officers and correctional treatment specialists make per hour in California?

Roughly $51 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $105,440 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is California a high-paying state for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists?

California ranks #1 of 46 states for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists pay. Its mean salary of $105,440 is about 44.2% above the U.S. average of $73,130.

Which metro areas in California pay probation officers and correctional treatment specialists the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in California for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists are San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($144,410), San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($135,890), Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area ($114,280), by median annual wage.

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