SOC 21-1092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists — Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA · 4 metro areas compared
At $65,490, median pay for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Baton Rouge, LA tracks the national median of $66,270 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $65,490, median pay for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Baton Rouge, LA tracks the national median of $66,270 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $49,220 and $77,550. The lowest tenth earn under $43,000, while the highest tenth earn more than $87,580.
Employment stands at 130, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. New Orleans leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $65,510. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 153rd of 491 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,000 | −35.1% |
| 25th | $49,220 | −25.7% |
| Median (50th) | $65,490 | −1.2% |
| 75th | $77,550 | +17.0% |
| 90th | $87,580 | +32.2% |
| Mean | $64,280 | −3.0% |
Other metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Orleans | $65,510 | 180 | |
| 2 | Alexandria | $65,490 | 70 | |
| 3 | Monroe | $65,490 | 70 | |
| 4 | Shreveport | $59,640 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Baton Rouge run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $65,490 goes as far as $74,252 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$65,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,252US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,490 a year, 1.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,000 to $87,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New Orleans, at $65,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Baton Rouge, LA?
The median annual wage is $65,490, or $31.49 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 Baton Rouge, LA is 1.2% 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 Baton Rouge, LA earns more than $87,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,000 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 New Orleans, at $65,510 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Baton Rouge, LA. 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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