Community & Social Service salaries
Community and social service workers support people through counseling, casework, and religious and social programs.
Below are all 13 community & social service occupations the BLS tracks, ranked by median annual pay for May 2025. The best paid, healthcare social workers, earns a median of $67,880 a year.
| # | Job | Median annual | Hourly | Typical education | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare Social Workers | $67,880 | $32.63 | Master's degree | 187,630 |
| 2 | Marriage and Family Therapists | $66,940 | $32.18 | Master's degree | 66,740 |
| 3 | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $66,270 | $31.86 | Bachelor's degree | 89,390 |
| 4 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $64,330 | $30.93 | Master's degree | 353,310 |
| 5 | Health Education Specialists | $64,070 | $30.80 | Bachelor's degree | 65,690 |
| 6 | Clergy | $60,810 | $29.24 | Bachelor's degree | 57,200 |
| 7 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $60,280 | $28.98 | Master's degree | 132,810 |
| 8 | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $59,550 | $28.63 | Bachelor's degree | 392,550 |
| 9 | Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $59,350 | $28.53 | Master's degree | 491,930 |
| 10 | Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $52,100 | $25.05 | Bachelor's degree | 22,160 |
| 11 | Community Health Workers | $51,850 | $24.93 | High school diploma or equivalent | 61,660 |
| 12 | Rehabilitation Counselors | $46,850 | $22.52 | Master's degree | 94,740 |
| 13 | Social and Human Service Assistants | $45,930 | $22.08 | High school diploma or equivalent | 437,860 |
Ranked by median annual wage. National estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025.
Community & Social Service salary FAQ
What is the highest paying community & social service job?
Healthcare Social Workers top the community & social service field at a median of $67,880 a year, based on BLS data for May 2025.
How much do community & social service jobs pay on average?
Pay varies widely across the 13 occupations in this field. The middle of the list, mental health and substance abuse social workers, sits at a median of $60,280 a year. The overall U.S. median across all jobs is $50,980.