Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$53,150
- 25th Percentile — Junior$64,290
- 50th Percentile — Median$80,390
- 75th Percentile — Senior$103,200
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$132,260
The top 10% of Social and Community Service Managers earn $132,260 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $53,150, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $114,420 | +28.7% |
| Washington | $110,330 | +24.1% |
| Colorado | $105,880 | +19.1% |
| New York | $102,500 | +15.3% |
| New Jersey | $101,660 | +14.4% |
| Alaska | $101,050 | +13.7% |
| Virginia | $99,690 | +12.2% |
| Maryland | $97,210 | +9.4% |
| Oregon | $96,090 | +8.1% |
| California | $95,910 | +7.9% |
| Minnesota | $94,520 | +6.3% |
| Tennessee | $93,430 | +5.1% |
| South Dakota | $90,180 | +1.5% |
| Massachusetts | $90,020 | +1.3% |
| New Mexico | $88,700 | -0.2% |
| North Dakota | $87,990 | -1.0% |
| Michigan | $87,900 | -1.1% |
| Utah | $87,870 | -1.1% |
| New Hampshire | $87,820 | -1.2% |
| Rhode Island | $87,660 | -1.4% |
| Louisiana | $87,430 | -1.6% |
| Kansas | $86,540 | -2.6% |
| Wisconsin | $85,950 | -3.3% |
| North Carolina | $85,690 | -3.6% |
| Vermont | $85,650 | -3.6% |
| Georgia | $83,950 | -5.5% |
| Florida | $83,870 | -5.6% |
| Illinois | $82,480 | -7.2% |
| South Carolina | $82,160 | -7.6% |
| Texas | $82,030 | -7.7% |
| Arizona | $81,440 | -8.4% |
| Hawaii | $81,090 | -8.8% |
| Idaho | $81,080 | -8.8% |
| Connecticut | $80,910 | -9.0% |
| Delaware | $80,910 | -9.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $80,870 | -9.0% |
| Kentucky | $79,460 | -10.6% |
| Nebraska | $78,660 | -11.5% |
| Indiana | $78,610 | -11.6% |
| Alabama | $77,910 | -12.3% |
| Ohio | $77,630 | -12.7% |
| Maine | $77,270 | -13.1% |
| Nevada | $76,270 | -14.2% |
| Missouri | $75,650 | -14.9% |
| Montana | $74,740 | -15.9% |
| Mississippi | $73,530 | -17.3% |
| Oklahoma | $71,490 | -19.6% |
| Iowa | $71,470 | -19.6% |
| West Virginia | $70,320 | -20.9% |
| Wyoming | $70,320 | -20.9% |
| Arkansas | $61,330 | -31.0% |
What Factors Affect Social and Community Service Managers Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Social and Community Service Managers is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: District of Columbia pays an average of $114,420, while Arkansas pays $61,330 — a gap of $53,090 per year.
The middle half of Social and Community Service Managers earn between $64,290 and $103,200 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,150, while the top 10% earn more than $132,260.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Social and Community Service Managers?
The average salary for Social and Community Service Managers in the United States is $88,880 per year, with a median of $80,390.
What is the starting salary for Social and Community Service Managers?
Entry-level Social and Community Service Managers typically earn between $53,150 and $64,290 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Social and Community Service Managers the most?
District of Columbia pays Social and Community Service Managers the most at $114,420 per year on average, followed by Washington ($110,330) and Colorado ($105,880).
How much do Social and Community Service Managers make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $88,880, Social and Community Service Managers earn approximately $42.73 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Social and Community Service Managers a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 209,330 Social and Community Service Managers jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $88,880 and a median of $80,390 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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