Career Opportunities and Work Life

Skills You'll Need

Salary Ranges

The Classroom Experience

Certificate & Degree Options

Median Salaries
Correctional Officers and Jailers
National (2004) - $33,700
Michigan (2004) - $39,600
Indiana (2004) - $26,500

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
National (2004) - $39,700
Michigan (2004) - $49,200
Indiana (2004) - $29,300

Salary ranges
Correctional Officers and Jailers
National (2004) - $22,700 - $55,000
Michigan (2004) - $31,000 - $45,200
Indiana (2004) - $22,700 - $34,400

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
National (2004) - $27,200 - $66,700
Michigan (2004) - $38,500 - $57,600
Indiana (2004) - $23,700 - $42,600

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; Michigan Department of Career Development