Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Texas
The median pay for a probation officers and correctional treatment specialists in Texas is $51,900/year ($24.95/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $42K at the entry level to $73K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $52K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level probation officers and correctional treatment specialists (10th percentile) start around $42K. Mid-career wages sit at $52K. Top earners bring in $73K or more, a $31K spread from bottom to top.
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary by metro in Texas
19 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $62K | +20% | 1,240 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $57K | +11% | 720 |
| Odessa | $54K | +4% | 40 |
| Waco | $54K | +3% | 120 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $53K | +3% | 290 |
| Lubbock | $53K | +3% | 180 |
| El Paso | $53K | +1% | 350 |
| San Angelo | $53K | +1% | 40 |
| Abilene | $52K | +0% | 80 |
| Corpus Christi | $52K | +0% | 150 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $51K | -2% | 150 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $50K | -4% | 500 |
| Amarillo | $49K | -5% | 60 |
| Longview | $48K | -8% | 60 |
| College Station-Bryan | $45K | -13% | 90 |
| Killeen-Temple | $45K | -13% | 60 |
| Texarkana | $45K | -13% | 50 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $42K | -19% | 240 |
| Laredo | $41K | -21% | 80 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do probation officers and correctional treatment specialists make in Texas?
The median is $51,900 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $42,060, and experienced probation officers and correctional treatment specialists can clear $73,380. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $52K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,645/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 38.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a probation officers and correctional treatment specialists salary go in Texas?
Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median probation officers and correctional treatment specialists salary is worth about $56,728 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do probation officers and correctional treatment specialists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.