Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary
in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
- Middle 50%
- $61,800–$87,450
- vs U.S. median
- +8%
- Metro rank
- #42 of 98
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro earn a median of $71,680 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,040 jobs (May 2025). That is 8% above the U.S. median of $66,270 and in line with the CO statewide median of $71,680. It ranks #42 of 98 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,040 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists pay in other CO metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $72,370 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $71,680 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $69,590 |
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Questions
What is the average Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Denver?
The BLS median is $71,680 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,040 jobs pay between $61,800 and $87,450. The 10th percentile is $51,980 and the 90th is $96,770.
Is Denver a high-paying metro for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists?
That is 8% above the U.S. median of $66,270 and in line with the CO statewide median of $71,680. It ranks #42 of 98 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists make an hour in Denver?
About $34.46 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $71,680 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $29.71–$42.04 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.