Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Ohio
Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists provide social services to people involved in the criminal justice system, either in custody or under community supervision. They develop rehabilitation plans, make recommendations for release conditions, and coordinate education and employment programs In Ohio the median pay is $61,120 a year, 8% below the national median of $66,270.
$61,120median pay in Ohio, per year
$50,860–$73,690middle half earn
3,310employed in Ohio
$66,270U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingMonitoringComplex Problem Solving
Knowledge areas
Law and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguagePsychologyTherapy and CounselingSociology and Anthropology
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists.
Licenses and training in Ohio
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists pay in other states
California · $103,640Connecticut · $97,350Massachusetts · $94,590Oregon · $84,920Vermont · $83,820Washington · $82,750Delaware · $81,880Minnesota · $81,580New York · $80,350New Jersey · $80,280
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against probation officers and correctional treatment specialists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against probation officers and correctional treatment specialists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 21-1092.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Ohio, annual.