BLS · May 2025
Community and Social Service Occupations: wages
National median for the group: $58,300 a year. 17 detailed occupations below.
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | 10th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 | 392,550 | $59,550$28.63 / hr | $42,280 | $95,530 |
| ClergySOC 21-2011 | 57,200 | $60,810$29.24 / hr | $37,860 | $98,890 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 | 107,730 | $56,730$27.28 / hr | $37,310 | $84,210 |
| Community Health WorkersSOC 21-1094 | 61,660 | $51,850$24.93 / hr | $38,810 | $77,180 |
| Counselors, All OtherSOC 21-1019 | 28,580 | $50,860$24.45 / hr | $36,240 | $91,940 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and EducationSOC 21-2021 | 22,160 | $52,100$25.05 / hr | $34,670 | $98,310 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and AdvisorsSOC 21-1012 | 353,310 | $64,330$30.93 / hr | $45,020 | $104,770 |
| Health Education SpecialistsSOC 21-1091 | 65,690 | $64,070$30.80 / hr | $42,990 | $118,200 |
| Healthcare Social WorkersSOC 21-1022 | 187,630 | $67,880$32.63 / hr | $46,220 | $100,360 |
| Marriage and Family TherapistsSOC 21-1013 | 66,740 | $66,940$32.18 / hr | $44,650 | $123,730 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 | 132,810 | $60,280$28.98 / hr | $39,740 | $104,170 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment SpecialistsSOC 21-1092 | 89,390 | $66,270$31.86 / hr | $46,840 | $107,790 |
| Rehabilitation CounselorsSOC 21-1015 | 94,740 | $46,850$22.52 / hr | $35,060 | $77,170 |
| Religious Workers, All OtherSOC 21-2099 | 15,760 | $45,280$21.77 / hr | $31,200 | $93,900 |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 | 437,860 | $45,930$22.08 / hr | $34,200 | $63,290 |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 | 62,930 | $71,900$34.57 / hr | $43,620 | $115,610 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 | 491,930 | $59,350$28.53 / hr | $38,940 | $97,590 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (released 2026-05-15). How we use this data. Annual wages unless marked hourly.