Checked Oct 23, 2026

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Tennessee

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Tennessee earn a median $58,010 a year, 12% below the U.S. median.

Median in TN: $58,010 a year
U.S. median: $66,270 a year
Employment: 2,120
Location quotient: 1.12; Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in Tennessee

10%: $45,610Median: $58,01090%: $69,470

Median (50%): $58,010 · $27.89 an hour
Mean (average): $57,980 · $27.87 an hour (estimate error ±0.6%)
10th percentile: $45,610 · $21.93 an hour
25th percentile: $51,550 · $24.78 an hour
75th percentile: $62,690 · $30.14 an hour
90th percentile: $69,470 · $33.40 an hour
Employment: 2,120 (estimate error ±1.7%)
Jobs per 1,000: 0.65
Location quotient: 1.12 (1.00 = national share)

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists pay by metro area in Tennessee

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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Area	Median wage	Employment
Clarksville, TN-KY	$59,670	80
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area	$59,100	70
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area	$59,100	150
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA	$58,930	150
Knoxville, TN	$58,030	250
Jackson, TN	$58,010	80
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$58,010	270
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$58,010	630
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area	$58,010	90
Chattanooga, TN-GA	$56,420	200
Johnson City, TN	$45,610	180

Frequently asked questions

How much do probation officers and correctional treatment specialists make in Tennessee?: The median wage for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists in Tennessee is $58,010 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 2,120 jobs in the state.
Where in Tennessee do probation officers and correctional treatment specialists earn the most?: Clarksville, TN-KY has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $59,670 a year.

Data sources

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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