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Explore Community & Social Service salary data across 51 states. This industry covers 13 occupations with 2,640,240 workers nationally. Average median salary: $59K.
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| # | State | Avg Salary | Occupations | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $71K | 11 | 9,830 |
| 2 | California | $69K | 13 | 372,230 |
| 3 | Washington | $69K | 13 | 61,270 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $69K | 13 | 66,530 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $68K | 13 | 34,880 |
| 6 | Oregon | $67K | 13 | 46,860 |
| 7 | Maryland | $67K | 13 | 46,670 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $66K | 13 | 9,660 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $66K | 13 | 78,340 |
| 10 | Vermont | $64K | 12 | 6,270 |
| 11 | Alaska | $64K | 12 | 6,720 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $63K | 13 | 49,340 |
| 13 | New York | $62K | 13 | 186,780 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $62K | 11 | 10,860 |
| 15 | Georgia | $62K | 13 | 52,670 |
| 16 | Colorado | $62K | 13 | 46,080 |
| 17 | Nevada | $61K | 12 | 15,360 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $61K | 11 | 11,120 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $61K | 13 | 14,830 |
| 20 | Delaware | $61K | 12 | 8,510 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $60K | 11 | 5,970 |
| 22 | Maine | $60K | 12 | 14,620 |
| 23 | Virginia | $59K | 13 | 63,670 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $59K | 11 | 3,920 |
| 25 | Utah | $58K | 11 | 26,010 |
| 26 | Iowa | $58K | 13 | 23,490 |
| 27 | Illinois | $58K | 13 | 97,120 |
| 28 | Idaho | $57K | 13 | 13,410 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $57K | 13 | 116,670 |
| 30 | Texas | $56K | 13 | 139,880 |
| 31 | Michigan | $56K | 13 | 69,280 |
| 32 | Arizona | $56K | 13 | 45,460 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $56K | 13 | 14,530 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $55K | 12 | 37,780 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $55K | 13 | 64,580 |
| 36 | Ohio | $55K | 13 | 87,370 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $55K | 13 | 33,550 |
| 38 | Kansas | $54K | 13 | 21,610 |
| 39 | Indiana | $54K | 13 | 51,540 |
| 40 | Alabama | $53K | 13 | 19,150 |
| 41 | Missouri | $52K | 13 | 46,410 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $52K | 13 | 7,990 |
| 43 | Florida | $52K | 13 | 119,620 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $51K | 13 | 42,950 |
| 45 | Montana | $51K | 13 | 9,420 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $51K | 12 | 13,030 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $50K | 13 | 30,770 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $50K | 13 | 28,390 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $49K | 12 | 21,070 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $49K | 13 | 14,070 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $47K | 13 | 12,780 |
About Community & Social Service (SOC 21*)
Community & Social Service occupations are classified under SOC prefix 21 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This group covers 13 distinct occupations ranging from entry-level to senior positions. Salary data reflects May 2025 estimates from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey.
There are 13 distinct Community & Social Service occupations employing 2,640,240 workers nationally (2025 BLS data).
The national average median salary for Community & Social Service occupations is $59,124/year.
District of Columbia has the highest average Community & Social Service salary at $71,230/year.
Community & Social Service jobs are available in 51 states.
All data is from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. SOC prefix: 21.
Data: BLS OEWS 2025. Industry groupings follow the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, prefix 21. Our Methodology · Data Sources
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