Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for community and social service specialists, all other in the U.S. is $56,730 ($27.28 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $56,730
- Mean annual wage
- $59,590
- Median hourly wage
- $27.28
- Employment
- 107,730
107,730 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,310 | $17.94 |
| 25th percentile | $45,920 | $22.08 |
| Median (50th) | $56,730 | $27.28 |
| 75th percentile | $69,910 | $33.61 |
| 90th percentile | $84,210 | $40.49 |
Highest-paying states for community and social service specialists, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $73,270 | 80 |
| Virginia | $69,810 | 2,190 |
| District of Columbia | $69,130 | 440 |
| New York | $66,580 | 15,300 |
| Washington | $64,340 | 4,800 |
| Rhode Island | $63,510 | 250 |
| North Dakota | $63,490 | 170 |
| New Jersey | $61,910 | 3,860 |
| Hawaii | $61,000 | 760 |
| California | $58,770 | 16,250 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $40,840 median annual wage
- Illinois: $40,900 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $41,060 median annual wage
- Montana: $41,850 median annual wage
- Maine: $44,160 median annual wage
About this occupation
All community and social service specialists not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 2.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 9.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.2% |
| Associate's degree | 8.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 36.1% |
| Master's degree | 24.4% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 3.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,350
- Social and Human Service Assistants$45,930
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,550
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64,330
- Healthcare Social Workers$67,880
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60,280
- Rehabilitation Counselors$46,850
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$66,270
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
Figures are shown exactly as published by the source or derived by the documented formulas on our methodology page. Where a source suppresses an estimate, we show “—” rather than a substitute value.