Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists vs. Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors: Salary Comparison (2026)

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialistss earn a median salary of $64,520/year, while Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselorss earn $59,190/year - a difference of $5,330. Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialistss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.