Checked
Social and Community Service Managers Salary
Social and Community Service Managers earn a median $80,390 a year in the U.S., with 209,330 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $80,390 a year
- Employment
- 209,330
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +7.2%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 18,500
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $80,390 · $38.65 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $88,880 · $42.73 an hour (estimate error ±0.3%)
- 10th percentile
- $53,150 · $25.56 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $64,290 · $30.91 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $103,200 · $49.61 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $132,260 · $63.59 an hour
- Employment
- 209,330 (estimate error ±0.9%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
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.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 231,000
- Projected for 2035
- 247,700
- Change
- +16,600 (+7.2%)
- Openings each year
- 18,500
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Self-employed
- 4.8%
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
Swipe the table sideways to see more columns.
| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $106,700 | 640 |
| 2 | Washington | $103,000 | 3,650 |
| 3 | Alaska | $98,370 | 830 |
| 4 | Colorado | $97,440 | 2,800 |
| 5 | New York | $95,980 | 19,340 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $95,290 | 5,530 |
| 7 | Virginia | $94,970 | 3,300 |
| 8 | Tennessee | $88,240 | 2,770 |
| 9 | Maryland | $87,450 | 4,300 |
| 10 | Oregon | $87,010 | 3,390 |
States with the most jobs
Swipe the table sideways to see more columns.
| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 33,510 | $83,210 |
| New York | 19,340 | $95,980 |
| Texas | 13,460 | $76,520 |
| Pennsylvania | 10,220 | $75,280 |
| Massachusetts | 8,800 | $81,380 |
| Florida | 8,600 | $76,050 |
| Illinois | 7,520 | $78,380 |
| Michigan | 6,320 | $85,500 |
| New Jersey | 5,530 | $95,290 |
| Minnesota | 5,430 | $84,220 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
Swipe the table sideways to see more columns.
| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem, OR | $110,210 | 460 |
| 2 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $108,380 | 220 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $106,400 | 2,040 |
| 4 | Richmond, VA | $104,070 | 810 |
| 5 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $101,310 | 1,500 |
| 6 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $101,240 | 2,920 |
| 7 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $100,570 | 16,090 |
| 8 | Yakima, WA | $100,510 | 110 |
| 9 | Boulder, CO | $100,160 | 160 |
| 10 | Anchorage, AK | $98,920 | 370 |
| 11 | Colorado Springs, CO | $98,060 | 300 |
| 12 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $98,030 | 1,340 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
Swipe the table sideways to see more columns.
| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 16,090 | $100,570 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 12,400 | $87,100 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 5,730 | $85,430 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 5,390 | $79,150 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 5,320 | $80,810 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 5,080 | $93,410 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 3,570 | $89,990 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 3,390 | $80,480 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 2,920 | $101,240 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 2,910 | $79,770 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 2,730 | $76,780 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 2,480 | $78,870 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)164 certified filingsMedian offered wage $78,603
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)25 certified filingsMedian offered wage $79,826
Social and Community Service Managers pay by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Related occupations
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
- Construction Managers
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary
- Education Administrators, All Other
- Architectural and Engineering Managers
- Food Service Managers
- Gambling Managers
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
- Lodging Managers
- Medical and Health Services Managers
Frequently asked questions
- How much do social and community service managers make?
- The median wage for social and community service managers in the U.S. is $80,390 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $64,290 and $103,200.
- Which state pays social and community service managers the most?
- District of Columbia has the highest median wage for this occupation at $106,700 a year.
- What is the job outlook for social and community service managers?
- BLS projects employment to grow 7.2% from 2025 to 2035, with about 18,500 openings each year on average.
- What education do social and community service managers need?
- The typical entry-level education is: bachelor's degree.