SOC 21-1092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists — Arkansas
Arkansas · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Arkansas is $51,180 a year, trailing the national median of $66,270 by 22.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Arkansas is $51,180 a year, trailing the national median of $66,270 by 22.8%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $44,910 and $57,830. The lowest tenth earn under $37,030, while the highest tenth earn more than $63,750.
The area has 850 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.13 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Arkansas ranks number 42nd out of 46 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Jonesboro records the highest median at $54,550. Of the 673 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 294th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,030 | −44.1% |
| 25th | $44,910 | −32.2% |
| Median (50th) | $51,180 | −22.8% |
| 75th | $57,830 | −12.7% |
| 90th | $63,750 | −3.8% |
| Mean | $51,100 | −22.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonesboro | $54,550 | 30 | |
| 2 | Little Rock | $52,820 | 200 | |
| 3 | Fayetteville | $52,730 | 100 | |
| 4 | Fort Smith | $45,410 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $51,180 goes as far as $58,895 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,895US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,180 a year, 22.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,030 to $63,750 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 850 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 42nd of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jonesboro, at $54,550.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Arkansas?
The median annual wage is $51,180, or $24.61 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $66,270, so pay in Arkansas is 22.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arkansas earns more than $63,750 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,030 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jonesboro, at $54,550 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 850 jobs in this occupation in Arkansas. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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