Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in West Virginia

Ranked #41 of 46 · WV

25% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $54,830 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $53,120
Employment 890

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $37,640P25 $46,220 Median $53,120P75 $61,460P90 $73,190

About 80% of probation officers and correctional treatment specialistss in West Virginia earn between $37,640 and $73,190. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

West Virginia
$54,830
U.S. average
$73,130

The mean probation officers and correctional treatment specialists salary in West Virginia is $54,830, about 25% below the U.S. average ($73,130). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in West Virginia

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Charleston, WV $55,580 $56,870 220
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $54,170 $55,210 110
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $54,170 $54,710 110
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $53,440 $55,720 40
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $51,920 $54,180 230
Beckley, WV $51,800 $54,890 50
Wheeling, WV-OH $47,230 $49,710 60

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median probation officers and correctional treatment specialists salary in West Virginia is $53,120 per year (mean $54,830), and about 80% earn between $37,640 and $73,190.

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

Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $54,830 and 2,080 work hours per year.

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

West Virginia ranks #41 of 46 states for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists pay. Its mean salary of $54,830 is about 25% below the U.S. average of $73,130.

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

The highest-paying metro areas in West Virginia for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists are Charleston, WV ($55,580), Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH ($54,170), Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area ($54,170), by median annual wage.

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