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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $46,990 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.59
10th percentile $37,010
90th percentile $87,910
Employed locally 2,380
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,010
    25th
    $39,000
    50th (median)
    $46,990
    75th
    $61,890
    90th
    $87,910

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 54% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 46% 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 Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$68,240
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,990
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,960
    Healthcare Social Workers$65,930
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,680
    Health Education Specialists$109,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Atlanta, GA is $22.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Atlanta, GA is 14.5% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $37,010 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,000.