Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists is $37.21 an hour ($77,390 a year). About 950 people work in this job there.
That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($66,270). Iowa ranks 12th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.60 | $57,410 |
| 25% of workers | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.21 | $77,390 |
| 75% of workers | $40.03 | $83,250 |
| 90% of workers | $45.58 | $94,810 |
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $90,230 | 80 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $79,370 | 220 |
| Cedar Rapids | $77,020 | 160 |
| Sioux City | $67,900 | 50 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $65,920 | 130 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 7,900 openings a year (BLS)
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