Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists pay in Tennessee
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Tennessee earn an average of $57,980 a year. That is $15,150 (21%) less than the U.S. average of $73,130. The best-paying metro area is Clarksville, TN-KY at $60,750.
Top-paying Tennessee metro areas
Average pay for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $73,130 | $35.16 |
| Tennessee | $57,980 | $27.87 |
| Alabama | $62,270 | $29.94 |
| North Carolina | $60,280 | $28.98 |
| Virginia | $59,840 | $28.77 |
| Kentucky | $59,380 | $28.55 |
| Georgia | $59,350 | $28.53 |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$53,720
- Social and Human Service Assistants$41,300
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$57,350
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,020
- Healthcare Social Workers$62,750
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$50,000
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do probation officers and correctional treatment specialists make in Tennessee?
The average is $57,980 a year, and the median is $58,010. That is $15,150 (21%) less than the U.S. average of $73,130.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$27.87 an hour on average; the median is $27.89.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Clarksville, TN-KY ($60,750), followed by Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($60,510). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Johnson City, TN ($50,180).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #39 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.