Social and Community Service Managers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for social and community service managers in the U.S. is $80,390 ($38.65 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $80,390
- Mean annual wage
- $88,880
- Median hourly wage
- $38.65
- Employment
- 209,330
209,330 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,150 | $25.56 |
| 25th percentile | $64,290 | $30.91 |
| Median (50th) | $80,390 | $38.65 |
| 75th percentile | $103,200 | $49.61 |
| 90th percentile | $132,260 | $63.59 |
Highest-paying states for social and community service managers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $106,700 | 640 |
| Washington | $103,000 | 3,650 |
| Alaska | $98,370 | 830 |
| Colorado | $97,440 | 2,800 |
| New York | $95,980 | 19,340 |
| New Jersey | $95,290 | 5,530 |
| Virginia | $94,970 | 3,300 |
| Tennessee | $88,240 | 2,770 |
| Maryland | $87,450 | 4,300 |
| Oregon | $87,010 | 3,390 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $56,100 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $62,060 median annual wage
- Nevada: $65,570 median annual wage
- Iowa: $65,940 median annual wage
- Wyoming: $66,330 median annual wage
About this occupation
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
Typical tasks
- Direct activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers.
- Evaluate the work of staff and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively.
- Participate in the determination of organizational policies regarding such issues as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits.
- Prepare and maintain records and reports, such as budgets, personnel records, or training manuals.
- Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies and organizations in community to meet community needs and to ensure that services are not duplicated.
- Establish and oversee administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 1.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 7.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.4% |
| Associate's degree | 6.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 39.8% |
| Master's degree | 28.7% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 4.8% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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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.
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