Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $50,080 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.08
10th percentile $35,450
90th percentile $75,190
Employed locally 200
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,450
    25th
    $49,050
    50th (median)
    $50,080
    75th
    $61,740
    90th
    $75,190

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 52% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    State College, PA $87,960
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $84,610
    Columbus, OH $79,160
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $77,720
    Ithaca, NY $76,010
    Bismarck, ND $75,630

    Nearby metros — Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Dakota $74,700
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $67,480
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $64,490
    Yakima, WA $63,540
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $61,300
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $60,920

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $79,830
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,200
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $80,110
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $76,650
    Social Workers, All Other $64,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Anchorage, AK is $24.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.43 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salaries?

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Anchorage, AK is 8.8% below the national median of $54,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $35,450 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,050.