Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay in Massachusetts, all employers Sourced
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092) in Massachusetts, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | MA |
|---|---|
| Workers | 1,200 |
| 10th percentile | $61,160 |
| Median | $94,590 |
| 90th percentile | $114,660 |
| National median, government employers | $67,120 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pension in Massachusetts
State employees: the general plan
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts State Employees' Retirement System - Group 1 (members on or after April 2, 2012) Post-reform ('Tier 2') Group 1 | 2.5% | age 60 with 10 years of creditable service (minimum superannuation age for post-2012 Group 1; full 2.5% factor at 67) | 9% | Not covered |
The statewide plan a new hire usually joins; where a general plan is shown, some police and fire employers run their own safety plans. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Massachusetts pension plans list.
Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.
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Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Probation Officer page.
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