Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists pay in Ohio
$63,260avg. a year
$30.41 an hour · 3,310 employed
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Ohio earn an average of $63,260 a year. That is $9,870 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $73,130. The best-paying metro area is Columbus, OH at $70,130.
$61,120Median pay
$30.41Average hourly
+21%Avg. pay since 2020
#26Of 46 states
Top-paying Ohio metro areas
Average pay for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
1480 jobs
Columbus, OH
$70,130
$33.71 an hour
250 jobs
Lima, OH
$66,900
$32.16 an hour
3240 jobs
Toledo, OH
$65,940
$31.70 an hour
4590 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$65,370
$31.43 an hour
550 jobs
Mansfield, OH
$63,690
$30.62 an hour
6550 jobs
Cleveland, OH
$63,360
$30.46 an hour
7140 jobs
Akron, OH
$62,800
$30.19 an hour
8390 jobs
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
$58,390
$28.07 an hour
960 jobs
Springfield, OH
$56,330
$27.08 an hour
10110 jobs
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
$55,210
$26.54 an hour
11130 jobs
Canton-Massillon, OH
$54,140
$26.03 an hour
1260 jobs
Wheeling, WV-OH
$49,710
$23.90 an hour
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Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists pay in Ohio, charted
Pay over time
Ohio, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Ohio probation officers and correctional treatment specialists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Ohio vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $73,130 | $35.16 |
| Ohio | $63,260 | $30.41 |
| Michigan | $74,550 | $35.84 |
| Pennsylvania | $69,440 | $33.39 |
| Indiana | $62,650 | $30.12 |
| Kentucky | $59,380 | $28.55 |
| West Virginia | $54,830 | $26.36 |
Related jobs in Ohio
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,090
- Social and Human Service Assistants$41,150
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$55,750
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$67,200
- Healthcare Social Workers$65,350
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$51,110
Average pay, Ohio, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do probation officers and correctional treatment specialists make in Ohio?
The average is $63,260 a year, and the median is $61,120. That is $9,870 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $73,130.
What is the hourly wage in Ohio?
$30.41 an hour on average; the median is $29.39.
Where in Ohio do they earn the most?
Columbus, OH ($70,130), followed by Lima, OH ($66,900). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Wheeling, WV-OH ($49,710).
How does Ohio rank?
Ohio ranks #26 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.