Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists pay in Virginia
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Virginia earn an average of $59,840 a year. That is $13,290 (18%) less than the U.S. average of $73,130. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $74,830.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $73,130 | $35.16 |
| Virginia | $59,840 | $28.77 |
| Maryland | $77,530 | $37.27 |
| North Carolina | $60,280 | $28.98 |
| Kentucky | $59,380 | $28.55 |
| Tennessee | $57,980 | $27.87 |
| West Virginia | $54,830 | $26.36 |
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- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,430
- Social and Human Service Assistants$45,060
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- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$71,920
- Healthcare Social Workers$69,390
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$72,020
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do probation officers and correctional treatment specialists make in Virginia?
The average is $59,840 a year, and the median is $58,820. That is $13,290 (18%) less than the U.S. average of $73,130.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$28.77 an hour on average; the median is $28.28.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($74,830), followed by Richmond, VA ($60,570). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Lynchburg, VA ($50,470).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #35 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.