Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $42,110 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.24
10th percentile $31,120
90th percentile $60,270
Employed locally 90
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,120
    25th
    $36,840
    50th (median)
    $42,110
    75th
    $51,690
    90th
    $60,270

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 67% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 33% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $60,670
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $55,750
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $53,170
    Gainesville, FL $53,090
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $53,000
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $50,970

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$35,570
    Healthcare Social Workers$58,640
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,580
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,240
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$48,500
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$54,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Athens, GA is $20.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Athens, GA is 23.4% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $31,120 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,840.