Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialistss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists make in the U.S.?
The median counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists salary in the United States is $58,300 per year (mean $63,400), and about 80% earn between $38,090 and $97,610.
How much do counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists make per hour?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $63,400 and 2,080 work hours per year.