Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in California
Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists in California earned a median of $103,640 a year ($49.83 an hour) and a mean of $105,440 in May 2025. The median is 56.4% above the U.S. median of $66,270, ranking highest of 46 states, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $103,640
- Median hourly
- $49.83
- Mean annual
- $105,440
- Jobs on record
- 13,900
Grey needle: U.S. median, $66,270 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does California compare on pay for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists?
California pays probation officers and correctional treatment specialists more than any other state or territory, ahead of Connecticut at $97,350.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $103,640 | +56% | 13,900 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $97,350 | +47% | 1,200 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $94,590 | +43% | 1,200 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 46 states with a published figure. See every state.
Does California pay go further after prices?
Prices in California run 10.7% above the U.S. average, so the $103,640 median buys about what $93,605 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $66,270 U.S. median. On this measure California ranks 2nd of 46, down from 1st before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in California pay probation officers and correctional treatment specialists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA is highest at $144,410, 39.3% above the California median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $144,410 | 560 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $135,890 | 830 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $114,280 | 160 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $108,150 | 4,700 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $100,690 | 1,250 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $97,410 | 140 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $97,070 | 240 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $96,970 | 1,260 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $93,550 | 210 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $92,880 | 530 |
| Fresno, CA | $81,310 | 600 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $80,300 | 160 |
| Visalia, CA | $77,550 | 180 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $77,230 | 1,100 |
| Chico, CA | $76,250 | 110 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $75,410 | 200 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in California is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many probation officers and correctional treatment specialists work in California?
BLS counts 13,900 jobs in California, 15.5% of the 89,390 in the U.S. That is the largest count among the 46 states with a published figure. That is 0.76 of every 1,000 jobs in California, a location quotient of 1.33: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.33 times its national share, so it is more concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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