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Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$71,680
Median Annual Salary
▲
+7.4% vs 2024
$73,490
Mean Salary
$71,680
Median Salary
$34.46
Hourly Rate
2,540 people work as Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Colorado
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Colorado earn a median salary of $71,680 per year ($5,973/month).
This is 5.8% above the national average of $67,756.
Colorado ranks #18 out of 46 states for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists pay.
Approximately 2,540 people work in this occupation across Colorado.
Salaries increased by 7.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
4.0
Reading Comprehension
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Law and Government
4.39
Public Safety and Security
4.34
English Language
4.12
Psychology
4.11
Therapy and Counseling
3.96
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(88.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Colorado
Salaries for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Colorado range from $51,940 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $96,770 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $61,350 and $85,110.
Median $71,680
P10: $51,940P25: $61,350P75: $85,110P90: $96,770
10th
$51,940
25th
$61,350
Median
$71,680
75th
$85,110
90th
$96,770
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$51,940
$24.97
$4,328
25th Percentile
$61,350
$29.50
$5,112
Median (50th)
$71,680
$34.46
$5,973
75th Percentile
$85,110
$40.92
$7,092
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$96,770
$46.52
$8,064
Note: The mean (average) salary of $73,490 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#18
Colorado ranks #18 of 46 states
$67,756
National avg. for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
How much do Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists make in Colorado?
The median annual salary for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Colorado is $71,680 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $73,490.
What is the salary range for a Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Colorado?
Salaries for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Colorado range from $51,940 at the 10th percentile to $96,770 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $61,350 and $85,110.
What is the starting salary for a Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Colorado?
Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists positions in Colorado typically start around $51,940 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $61,350 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Colorado?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,540 people are employed as Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Colorado.
What is the hourly rate for a Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Colorado is approximately $34.46 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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