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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists, Detectives and Criminal Investigators
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Median pay, Greater Boston$98,100$110,150Higher
Hourly median$47.16/hr$52.96/hr
Middle half of workers earn$80,350 – $114,660$94,290 – $149,180
Jobs in Greater Boston6401,110Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34+6.7%Higher+3.1%
Massachusetts openings a year140Higher70
Typical U.S. entry educationBachelor's degreeHigh school diploma or equivalent
Related work experienceNoneLess than 5 years
On-the-job trainingModerate-term on-the-job trainingModerate-term on-the-job training
AI exposure67Higher53ModerateLower
Observed AI use todayLittle or noneSome
Programs near Boston21More6

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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