Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists pay in Georgia
$59,350avg. a year
$28.53 an hour · 2,650 employed
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Georgia earn an average of $59,350 a year. That is $13,780 (19%) less than the U.S. average of $73,130. The best-paying metro area is Athens-Clarke County, GA at $63,030.
$60,270Median pay
$28.53Average hourly
+35%Avg. pay since 2020
#37Of 46 states
Top-paying Georgia metro areas
Average pay for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
150 jobs
Athens-Clarke County, GA
$63,030
$30.30 an hour
21,170 jobs
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
$61,900
$29.76 an hour
3100 jobs
Savannah, GA
$61,360
$29.50 an hour
450 jobs
Gainesville, GA
$60,330
$29.01 an hour
580 jobs
Macon-Bibb County, GA
$59,400
$28.56 an hour
640 jobs
Dalton, GA
$58,850
$28.29 an hour
730 jobs
Rome, GA
$58,590
$28.17 an hour
840 jobs
Albany, GA
$58,060
$27.91 an hour
950 jobs
Warner Robins, GA
$56,840
$27.33 an hour
10160 jobs
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
$56,830
$27.32 an hour
11200 jobs
Chattanooga, TN-GA
$56,580
$27.20 an hour
1290 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$55,910
$26.88 an hour
1360 jobs
Valdosta, GA
$54,850
$26.37 an hour
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Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists pay in Georgia, charted
Pay over time
Georgia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Georgia probation officers and correctional treatment specialists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Georgia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $73,130 | $35.16 |
| Georgia | $59,350 | $28.53 |
| Alabama | $62,270 | $29.94 |
| South Carolina | $61,900 | $29.76 |
| North Carolina | $60,280 | $28.98 |
| Tennessee | $57,980 | $27.87 |
| Florida | $52,570 | $25.27 |
Related jobs in Georgia
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61,310
- Social and Human Service Assistants$41,370
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,390
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$68,410
- Healthcare Social Workers$64,910
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$49,380
Average pay, Georgia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do probation officers and correctional treatment specialists make in Georgia?
The average is $59,350 a year, and the median is $60,270. That is $13,780 (19%) less than the U.S. average of $73,130.
What is the hourly wage in Georgia?
$28.53 an hour on average; the median is $28.98.
Where in Georgia do they earn the most?
Athens-Clarke County, GA ($63,030), followed by Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA ($61,900). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Valdosta, GA ($54,850).
How does Georgia rank?
Georgia ranks #37 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 21-1092. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national probation officers and correctional treatment specialists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.