Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay in Texas, all employers Sourced
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092) in Texas, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | TX |
|---|---|
| Workers | 8,100 |
| 10th percentile | $46,020 |
| Median | $52,880 |
| 90th percentile | $74,290 |
| 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 Texas
State employees: the general plan
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERS Retirement Group 4 (cash balance benefit) Group 4 | — | Age 65 with at least 5 years of service credit | 6% | Covered |
Local employees: Local police and firefighters
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas County & District Retirement System (employer-adopted plan) No tiers; each county's or district's adopted plan provisions | — | Age 60 with the employer's vesting requirement of 5, 8 or 10 years [per-employer choice] | Set by the employer | Varies |
| Texas Municipal Retirement System (city-adopted plan) No tiers; each city's adopted plan provisions | — | Age 60 with 5 years of service (or 10 years in cities with 10-year vesting) [per-employer choice] | Set by the employer | Varies |
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 Texas 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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