Social and Community Service Managers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for social and community service managerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
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$114,420
- Washington$110,330
- Colorado$105,880
- New York$102,500
- New Jersey$101,660
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Arkansas$61,330
- Wyoming$70,320
- West Virginia$70,320
- Iowa$71,470
- Oklahoma$71,490
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $114,420 | $106,700 | $55 | +28.7% | 640 |
| 2 | Washington | $110,330 | $103,000 | $53 | +24.1% | 3,650 |
| 3 | Colorado | $105,880 | $97,440 | $51 | +19.1% | 2,800 |
| 4 | New York | $102,500 | $95,980 | $49 | +15.3% | 19,340 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $101,660 | $95,290 | $49 | +14.4% | 5,530 |
| 6 | Alaska | $101,050 | $98,370 | $49 | +13.7% | 830 |
| 7 | Virginia | $99,690 | $94,970 | $48 | +12.2% | 3,300 |
| 8 | Maryland | $97,210 | $87,450 | $47 | +9.4% | 4,300 |
| 9 | Oregon | $96,090 | $87,010 | $46 | +8.1% | 3,390 |
| 10 | California | $95,910 | $83,210 | $46 | +7.9% | 33,510 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $94,520 | $84,220 | $45 | +6.3% | 5,430 |
| 12 | Tennessee | $93,430 | $88,240 | $45 | +5.1% | 2,770 |
| 13 | South Dakota | $90,180 | $86,870 | $43 | +1.5% | 450 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $90,020 | $81,380 | $43 | +1.3% | 8,800 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $88,700 | $81,290 | $43 | -0.2% | 1,150 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $87,990 | $86,630 | $42 | -1% | 510 |
| 17 | Michigan | $87,900 | $85,500 | $42 | -1.1% | 6,320 |
| 18 | Utah | $87,870 | $83,200 | $42 | -1.1% | 2,140 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $87,820 | $82,290 | $42 | -1.2% | 1,180 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $87,660 | $77,570 | $42 | -1.4% | 1,370 |
| 21 | Louisiana | $87,430 | $82,090 | $42 | -1.6% | 2,680 |
| 22 | Kansas | $86,540 | $79,260 | $42 | -2.6% | 1,570 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $85,950 | $82,130 | $41 | -3.3% | 3,580 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $85,690 | $79,590 | $41 | -3.6% | 4,970 |
| 25 | Vermont | $85,650 | $80,760 | $41 | -3.6% | 1,200 |
| 26 | Georgia | $83,950 | $73,290 | $40 | -5.5% | 4,460 |
| 27 | Florida | $83,870 | $76,050 | $40 | -5.6% | 8,600 |
| 28 | Illinois | $82,480 | $78,380 | $40 | -7.2% | 7,520 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $82,160 | $73,410 | $40 | -7.6% | 1,990 |
| 30 | Texas | $82,030 | $76,520 | $39 | -7.7% | 13,460 |
| 31 | Arizona | $81,440 | $77,550 | $39 | -8.4% | 3,010 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $81,090 | $76,370 | $39 | -8.8% | 980 |
| 33 | Idaho | $81,080 | $79,120 | $39 | -8.8% | 820 |
| 34 | Connecticut | $80,910 | $75,520 | $39 | -9% | 4,350 |
| 35 | Delaware | $80,910 | $75,950 | $39 | -9% | 930 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $80,870 | $75,280 | $39 | -9% | 10,220 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $79,460 | $76,960 | $38 | -10.6% | 2,280 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $78,660 | $73,790 | $38 | -11.5% | 1,320 |
| 39 | Indiana | $78,610 | $73,940 | $38 | -11.6% | 2,950 |
| 40 | Alabama | $77,910 | $72,310 | $37 | -12.3% | 2,350 |
| 41 | Ohio | $77,630 | $73,890 | $37 | -12.7% | — |
| 42 | Maine | $77,270 | $76,160 | $37 | -13.1% | 1,620 |
| 43 | Nevada | $76,270 | $65,570 | $37 | -14.2% | 1,200 |
| 44 | Missouri | $75,650 | $71,970 | $36 | -14.9% | 3,060 |
| 45 | Montana | $74,740 | $73,640 | $36 | -15.9% | 820 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $73,530 | $67,330 | $35 | -17.3% | 1,120 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $71,490 | $73,720 | $34 | -19.6% | 1,640 |
| 48 | Iowa | $71,470 | $65,940 | $34 | -19.6% | 2,790 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $70,320 | $62,060 | $34 | -20.9% | 820 |
| 50 | Wyoming | $70,320 | $66,330 | $34 | -20.9% | 350 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $61,330 | $56,100 | $29 | -31% | 2,850 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 513 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $110,570 | $105,020 | — |
| 2 | Salem, OR | $110,210 | $109,410 | 460 |
| 3 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $108,380 | $112,350 | 220 |
| 4 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $106,400 | $116,410 | 2,040 |
| 5 | Richmond, VA | $104,070 | $103,700 | 810 |
| 6 | Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $103,890 | $110,040 | 60 |
| 7 | Walla Walla, WA | $103,740 | $109,710 | 30 |
| 8 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $101,310 | $108,970 | 1,500 |
| 9 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $101,240 | $109,050 | 2,920 |
| 10 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $100,570 | $108,740 | 16,090 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing social and community service managerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $136,550 | $130,900 | 60 |
| 2 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $136,120 | $138,850 | 2,510 |
| 3 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $136,120 | $138,850 | 2,510 |
| 4 | Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | $127,520 | $124,520 | 40 |
| 5 | Other Insurance Related Activities | $127,520 | $124,520 | 40 |
| 6 | Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) | $120,190 | $118,940 | — |
| 7 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $118,970 | $116,550 | 90 |
| 8 | Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | $118,630 | $113,570 | 50 |
| 9 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Local Government Owned | $117,910 | $120,980 | 530 |
| 10 | Hospitals, Local Government Owned | $116,220 | $120,490 | 540 |
| 11 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, Local Government Owned | $115,130 | $118,010 | 1,020 |
| 12 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $114,140 | $123,300 | 330 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
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Full-time vs part-time
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Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do social and community service managers make in the U.S.?
The median social and community service managers salary in the United States is $80,390 per year (mean $88,880), and about 80% earn between $53,150 and $132,260.
How much do social and community service managers make per hour?
Roughly $43 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $88,880 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays social and community service managers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for social and community service managers at $114,420 per year (median $106,700).
What is the job outlook for social and community service managers?
Employment is projected to change +6.4% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 18,600 openings per year.
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