Community and Social Service Occupations Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for community and social service occupationss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $63,410 ≈ $30/hr
National median salary $58,300
Total employment 2,668,680 nationwide
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$77,050
- California$73,710
- Washington$72,690
- New Jersey$70,040
- Massachusetts$69,750
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$49,020
- Arkansas$51,600
- West Virginia$51,920
- Oklahoma$52,250
- Louisiana$52,520
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $77,050 | $69,130 | $37 | +21.5% | 11,360 |
| 2 | California | $73,710 | $62,590 | $35 | +16.2% | 407,070 |
| 3 | Washington | $72,690 | $67,650 | $35 | +14.6% | 68,110 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $70,040 | $63,230 | $34 | +10.5% | 73,130 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $69,750 | $63,260 | $34 | +10% | 80,530 |
| 6 | Alaska | $68,620 | $62,960 | $33 | +8.2% | 7,410 |
| 7 | New York | $67,840 | $61,580 | $33 | +7% | 209,120 |
| 8 | Oregon | $67,020 | $61,860 | $32 | +5.7% | 53,330 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $66,760 | $60,960 | $32 | +5.3% | 11,660 |
| 10 | Colorado | $66,600 | $61,160 | $32 | +5% | 56,770 |
| 11 | Maryland | $66,510 | $60,590 | $32 | +4.9% | 52,700 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $66,380 | $60,680 | $32 | +4.7% | 37,080 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $65,750 | $61,980 | $32 | +3.7% | 61,530 |
| 14 | Hawaii | $64,690 | $58,480 | $31 | +2% | 11,520 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $64,360 | $60,010 | $31 | +1.5% | 15,360 |
| 16 | Nevada | $63,970 | $60,250 | $31 | +0.9% | 16,600 |
| 17 | Utah | $63,920 | $55,590 | $31 | +0.8% | 28,380 |
| 18 | Virginia | $63,800 | $59,470 | $31 | +0.6% | 67,270 |
| 19 | Illinois | $63,350 | $57,880 | $30 | -0.1% | 104,240 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $62,140 | $58,210 | $30 | -2% | 12,600 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $61,930 | $59,970 | $30 | -2.3% | 42,170 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $61,900 | $60,640 | $30 | -2.4% | 6,360 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $61,840 | $58,220 | $30 | -2.5% | 4,180 |
| 24 | Georgia | $61,670 | $56,680 | $30 | -2.7% | 59,710 |
| 25 | Delaware | $61,410 | $58,610 | $30 | -3.2% | 9,090 |
| 26 | Texas | $60,430 | $56,350 | $29 | -4.7% | 151,830 |
| 27 | Vermont | $60,070 | $57,330 | $29 | -5.3% | 9,540 |
| 28 | Idaho | $59,540 | $56,200 | $29 | -6.1% | 13,760 |
| 29 | Maine | $59,450 | $56,160 | $29 | -6.2% | 15,220 |
| 30 | Michigan | $58,610 | $55,230 | $28 | -7.6% | 74,610 |
| 31 | Arizona | $58,390 | $52,680 | $28 | -7.9% | 49,550 |
| 32 | Ohio | $57,880 | $53,540 | $28 | -8.7% | 92,100 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $57,450 | $50,940 | $28 | -9.4% | 14,960 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $57,440 | $52,350 | $28 | -9.4% | 122,720 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $57,300 | $54,500 | $28 | -9.6% | 34,550 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $56,780 | $54,530 | $27 | -10.5% | 70,470 |
| 37 | Florida | $56,740 | $51,260 | $27 | -10.5% | 133,530 |
| 38 | Iowa | $56,530 | $50,510 | $27 | -10.9% | 24,270 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $55,370 | $51,900 | $27 | -12.7% | 47,700 |
| 40 | Indiana | $55,180 | $50,540 | $27 | -13% | 52,470 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $55,180 | $50,710 | $27 | -13% | 31,550 |
| 42 | Missouri | $55,060 | $49,540 | $26 | -13.2% | 49,900 |
| 43 | Montana | $54,490 | $50,220 | $26 | -14.1% | 10,670 |
| 44 | Kansas | $54,340 | $50,550 | $26 | -14.3% | 22,640 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $54,120 | $51,220 | $26 | -14.7% | 8,150 |
| 46 | Alabama | $53,770 | $49,020 | $26 | -15.2% | 24,610 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $52,520 | $49,220 | $25 | -17.2% | 29,250 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $52,250 | $46,810 | $25 | -17.6% | 29,250 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $51,920 | $48,690 | $25 | -18.1% | 14,490 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $51,600 | $46,720 | $25 | -18.6% | 15,980 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $49,020 | $46,530 | $24 | -22.7% | 17,620 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 521 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $79,550 | $88,900 | 16,600 |
| 2 | San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $73,490 | $78,870 | 3,020 |
| 3 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $72,870 | $73,600 | 3,840 |
| 4 | Vallejo, CA | $72,790 | $80,350 | 3,010 |
| 5 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $72,180 | $75,420 | 35,880 |
| 6 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $71,790 | $83,260 | 50,860 |
| 7 | Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $69,740 | $77,970 | 1,230 |
| 8 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $69,050 | $79,010 | 4,670 |
| 9 | Napa, CA | $68,250 | $81,770 | 1,380 |
| 10 | Rochester, MN | $66,680 | $70,110 | 2,360 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do community and social service occupations make in the U.S.?
The median community and social service occupations salary in the United States is $58,300 per year (mean $63,410), and about 80% earn between $37,970 and $97,630.
How much do community and social service occupations make per hour?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $63,410 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays community and social service occupations the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for community and social service occupations at $77,050 per year (median $69,130).