MS · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1092

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual Salary $32,500 -50% below national average (national: $64,520)
$35,060Mean Annual
$16Median Hourly
250Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$32,500
$22,880
10th pct.
$47,310
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$22,880$11.00
25th percentile$29,890$14.37
50th percentile (median)$32,500$15.63
75th percentile$40,120$19.29
90th percentile (top earners)$47,310$22.74
Mean (average)$35,060$16.86

How Mississippi Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Mississippi
Mississippi (current) $32,500
California $107,050 +229%
Connecticut $94,600 +191%
Massachusetts $90,700 +179%
Oregon $82,970 +155%
New York $80,060 +146%
Washington $79,800 +146%
Minnesota $79,510 +145%
Michigan $79,230 +144%

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Related Occupations in Mississippi

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Office Clerks, General $32,480 18,290
Medical Equipment Preparers $32,700 290
Helpers--Production Workers $31,900 3,970
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $31,800 2,090
Audio and Video Technicians $33,210 130
Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,730 4,210

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Mississippi?

The mean probation officers and correctional treatment specialists salary in Mississippi is $35,060 per year. The median (middle) salary is $32,500 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Mississippi?

Entry-level probation officers and correctional treatment specialistss (10th percentile) in Mississippi typically earn around $22,880 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $29,890 per year.

What is the highest Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Mississippi?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Mississippi make approximately $47,310 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $40,120 per year.

How does the Mississippi Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary compare to the national average?

The median probation officers and correctional treatment specialists salary in Mississippi is $32,500, which is -50% below national average of $64,520.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes