BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Social and Community Service Managers in California

$95,910 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$46.11 per hour

▲ 7.9% above U.S. average10th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$95,910per year
Median$83,210per year
Hourly$46.11per hour
10th – 90th percentile$56,510 – $149,280per year

Social and Community Service Managers Pay Range in California

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$56,510
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$70,810
  • 50th Percentile — Median$83,210
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$114,090
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$149,280

Half of Social and Community Service Managers in California earn more than $83,210. The top 10% make $149,280 or more, while entry-level workers start around $56,510.

Social and Community Service Managers in California: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • California ranks 10th of 51 states for Social and Community Service Managers pay, at $95,910 per year (7.9% above the U.S. average of $88,880).
  • 33,510 people work as Social and Community Service Managers in California — 16.0% of all U.S. Social and Community Service Managers jobs.
  • Location quotient 1.37: Social and Community Service Managers jobs are more concentrated in California than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,510; the top 10% earn over $149,280.
  • Hourly equivalent: $46.11 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is District of Columbia at $114,420.
  • Among management jobs in California, Chief Executives pays the most ($272,920).

Social and Community Service Managers Job Market in California

Key factors affecting compensation

California's key industries are Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture, and its job market is rated very strong. Social and Community Service Managers here earn $95,910 on average, placing the state 10th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.42 (U.S. = 1.00), a California salary of $95,910 is roughly equivalent to $67,542 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Alaska ($101,050), Virginia ($99,690), Maryland ($97,210) are the closest alternatives for Social and Community Service Managers weighing a move.

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 Social and Community Service Managers salary in California?

The average Social and Community Service Managers salary in California is $95,910 per year (median $83,210), which is 7.9% above the national average of $88,880.

How does California rank for Social and Community Service Managers pay?

California ranks 10th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia ($114,420/yr).

How much do entry-level Social and Community Service Managers make in California?

The lowest-paid 10% of Social and Community Service Managers in California earn about $56,510 per year and the 25th percentile is $70,810.

How much do Social and Community Service Managers make per hour in California?

About $46.11 per hour, based on the $95,910 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Social and Community Service Managers work in California?

BLS counts 33,510 Social and Community Service Managers jobs in California (OEWS May 2025).

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