Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for community and social service specialists, all others 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 $59,590 ≈ $29/hr
National median salary $56,730
Total employment 107,730 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +4.6%
Faster than average
Annual openings 13,100 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 119,200 → 124,700 (+5,500)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
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$76,510
- New York$71,500
- Washington$69,400
- North Dakota$69,070
- Virginia$69,030
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Arkansas$41,280
- Illinois$44,790
- West Virginia$44,950
- Maine$46,580
- Montana$46,700
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $76,510 | $69,130 | $37 | +28.4% | 440 |
| 2 | New York | $71,500 | $66,580 | $34 | +20% | 15,300 |
| 3 | Washington | $69,400 | $64,340 | $33 | +16.5% | 4,800 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $69,070 | $63,490 | $33 | +15.9% | 170 |
| 5 | Virginia | $69,030 | $69,810 | $33 | +15.8% | 2,190 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $66,250 | $63,510 | $32 | +11.2% | 250 |
| 7 | Wyoming | $65,930 | $73,270 | $32 | +10.6% | 80 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $64,520 | $61,910 | $31 | +8.3% | 3,860 |
| 9 | California | $63,160 | $58,770 | $30 | +6% | 16,250 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $62,840 | $61,000 | $30 | +5.5% | 760 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $61,790 | $54,770 | $30 | +3.7% | 2,040 |
| 12 | Alaska | $60,890 | $56,730 | $29 | +2.2% | 270 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $60,060 | $57,360 | $29 | +0.8% | 1,480 |
| 14 | Colorado | $59,980 | $55,490 | $29 | +0.7% | 6,540 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $59,650 | $54,050 | $29 | +0.1% | 4,010 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $59,270 | $56,730 | $29 | -0.5% | 1,520 |
| 17 | Oregon | $58,350 | $56,770 | $28 | -2.1% | 1,980 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $57,590 | $53,840 | $28 | -3.4% | 1,520 |
| 19 | Arizona | $57,220 | $52,410 | $28 | -4% | 380 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $56,310 | $58,150 | $27 | -5.5% | 280 |
| 21 | Ohio | $56,270 | $45,980 | $27 | -5.6% | 820 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $56,170 | $54,820 | $27 | -5.7% | 3,460 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $55,750 | $55,220 | $27 | -6.4% | 830 |
| 24 | Maryland | $55,590 | $51,000 | $27 | -6.7% | 2,640 |
| 25 | Delaware | $55,420 | $53,640 | $27 | -7% | 320 |
| 26 | Vermont | $55,300 | $53,150 | $27 | -7.2% | 2,850 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $54,210 | $53,850 | $26 | -9% | 1,940 |
| 28 | Missouri | $53,780 | $50,180 | $26 | -9.7% | 930 |
| 29 | Florida | $53,740 | $50,440 | $26 | -9.8% | 3,750 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $53,540 | $51,880 | $26 | -10.2% | 220 |
| 31 | Michigan | $53,440 | $50,020 | $26 | -10.3% | 2,360 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $53,430 | $53,170 | $26 | -10.3% | 160 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $52,780 | $53,640 | $25 | -11.4% | 70 |
| 34 | Nevada | $52,150 | $49,600 | $25 | -12.5% | 280 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $52,000 | $48,820 | $25 | -12.7% | 270 |
| 36 | Idaho | $51,810 | $50,390 | $25 | -13.1% | 130 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $50,830 | $49,080 | $24 | -14.7% | 5,730 |
| 38 | Texas | $50,640 | $48,400 | $24 | -15% | 6,080 |
| 39 | Indiana | $50,240 | $49,070 | $24 | -15.7% | 190 |
| 40 | Utah | $49,930 | $46,230 | $24 | -16.2% | 480 |
| 41 | Georgia | $49,380 | $45,220 | $24 | -17.1% | 3,740 |
| 42 | Kansas | $47,770 | $47,650 | $23 | -19.8% | 730 |
| 43 | Iowa | $47,720 | $46,460 | $23 | -19.9% | 250 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $47,370 | $44,340 | $23 | -20.5% | 1,040 |
| 45 | Montana | $46,700 | $41,850 | $22 | -21.6% | 480 |
| 46 | Maine | $46,580 | $44,160 | $22 | -21.8% | 80 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $44,950 | $41,060 | $22 | -24.6% | 510 |
| 48 | Illinois | $44,790 | $40,900 | $22 | -24.8% | 2,750 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $41,280 | $40,840 | $20 | -30.7% | 450 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 335 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $84,070 | $81,060 | 210 |
| 2 | Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $83,530 | $79,880 | 90 |
| 3 | Richmond, VA | $77,210 | $76,240 | 1,160 |
| 4 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $76,690 | $74,070 | 250 |
| 5 | Ithaca, NY | $75,860 | $76,040 | 130 |
| 6 | Columbus, OH | $74,800 | $71,330 | 360 |
| 7 | Kingston, NY | $74,660 | $70,070 | 60 |
| 8 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $70,630 | $71,830 | 2,800 |
| 9 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $70,310 | $71,090 | 280 |
| 10 | Bismarck, ND | $69,130 | $73,500 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing community and social service specialists, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $104,440 | $101,740 | 130 |
| 2 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, State Government Owned | $78,420 | $74,350 | 60 |
| 3 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Privately Owned | $77,970 | $78,820 | 90 |
| 4 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $74,800 | $75,740 | 110 |
| 5 | Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | $74,640 | $71,130 | 180 |
| 6 | Other Insurance Related Activities | $72,170 | $70,260 | 170 |
| 7 | Educational Support Services, Local Government Owned | $68,150 | $67,150 | 140 |
| 8 | Legal Services | $68,090 | $67,610 | 620 |
| 9 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Privately Owned | $68,040 | $70,550 | 2,310 |
| 10 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $67,410 | $70,410 | 4,100 |
| 11 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, State Government Owned | $66,470 | $67,840 | 1,660 |
| 12 | Educational Services, State Government Owned | $65,980 | $66,940 | 2,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do community and social service specialists, all other make in the U.S.?
The median community and social service specialists, all other salary in the United States is $56,730 per year (mean $59,590), and about 80% earn between $37,310 and $84,210.
How much do community and social service specialists, all other make per hour?
Roughly $29 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $59,590 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays community and social service specialists, all other the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for community and social service specialists, all other at $76,510 per year (median $69,130).
What is the job outlook for community and social service specialists, all other?
Employment is projected to change +4.6% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 13,100 openings per year.
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