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 2024. The best paid, healthcare social workers, earns a median of $68,090 a year.
| # | Job | Median annual | Hourly | Typical education | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare Social Workers | $68,090 | $32.74 | Master's degree | 185,940 |
| 2 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $65,140 | $31.32 | Master's degree | 342,350 |
| 3 | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $64,520 | $31.02 | Bachelor's degree | 86,820 |
| 4 | Marriage and Family Therapists | $63,780 | $30.66 | Master's degree | 65,870 |
| 5 | Health Education Specialists | $63,000 | $30.29 | Bachelor's degree | 65,150 |
| 6 | Clergy | $60,820 | $29.24 | Bachelor's degree | 58,080 |
| 7 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $60,060 | $28.88 | Master's degree | 125,910 |
| 8 | Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $59,190 | $28.46 | Master's degree | 440,380 |
| 9 | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $58,570 | $28.16 | Bachelor's degree | 382,960 |
| 10 | Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $54,840 | $26.37 | Bachelor's degree | 21,460 |
| 11 | Community Health Workers | $51,030 | $24.54 | High school diploma or equivalent | 60,730 |
| 12 | Rehabilitation Counselors | $46,110 | $22.17 | Master's degree | 88,930 |
| 13 | Social and Human Service Assistants | $45,120 | $21.69 | High school diploma or equivalent | 424,220 |
Ranked by median annual wage. National estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024.
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 $68,090 a year, based on BLS data for May 2024.
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 $60,060 a year. The overall U.S. median across all jobs is $49,500.