SOC 21-1092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists — Pensacola
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay in Pensacola, FL is $49,070 a year, 26.0% under the national median of $66,270 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Pensacola, FL is $49,070 a year, 26.0% under the national median of $66,270 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $44,990 and $55,740. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,980 and the ninetieth at $62,960.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.8 of every thousand jobs. Port St. Lucie leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $55,910. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 205th of 386 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,980 | −41.2% |
| 25th | $44,990 | −32.1% |
| Median (50th) | $49,070 | −26.0% |
| 75th | $55,740 | −15.9% |
| 90th | $62,960 | −5.0% |
| Mean | $51,290 | −22.6% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port St. Lucie | $55,910 | 120 | |
| 2 | Miami | $54,540 | 1,070 | |
| 3 | Crestview | $54,200 | 60 | |
| 4 | Orlando | $50,960 | 540 | |
| 5 | Tampa | $50,670 | 630 | |
| 6 | North Port | $50,440 | 140 | |
| 7 | Deltona | $49,360 | 180 | |
| 8 | Ocala | $49,360 | 100 | |
| 9 | Lakeland | $48,670 | 180 | |
| 10 | Tallahassee | $48,670 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pensacola run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $49,070 buys what $47,456 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 28.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,456US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,070 a year, 26.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,980 to $62,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Port St. Lucie, at $55,910.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Pensacola, FL?
The median annual wage is $49,070, or $23.59 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 Pensacola, FL is 26.0% 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 Pensacola, FL earns more than $62,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,980 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 Port St. Lucie, at $55,910 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Pensacola, FL. 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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