career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists and Rehabilitation Counselors. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | Rehabilitation Counselors |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1092 | 21-1015 |
| title | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | Rehabilitation Counselors |
| onet code | 21-1092.00 | 21-1015.00 |
| description | Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations. | Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, aging, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 21 | 21 |
| tot emp | 86,820 | 88,930 |
| a mean | 71,530 | 51,260 |
| a median | 64,520 | 46,110 |
| a pct10 | 45,390 | 34,480 |
| a pct25 | 52,580 | 38,700 |
| a pct75 | 84,030 | 59,040 |
| a pct90 | 106,290 | 77,200 |
| h mean | 34 | 24 |
| h median | 31 | 22 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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