Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $44,100 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.20
10th percentile $24,190
90th percentile $50,090
Employed locally 30
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,190
    25th
    $40,100
    50th (median)
    $44,100
    75th
    $49,600
    90th
    $50,090

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 57% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 43% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $77,720
    Virginia $70,300
    District of Columbia $67,440
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $60,920
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $59,700
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $58,710

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$37,520
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,480
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,050
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,630
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$48,790
    Rehabilitation Counselors$43,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Cedar Rapids, IA is $21.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 19.7% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $24,190 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,100.