Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $30,270 -44.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.55
10th percentile $25,000
90th percentile $60,670
Employed locally 100
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,000
    25th
    $25,000
    50th (median)
    $30,270
    75th
    $50,880
    90th
    $60,670

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 36% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 64% 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$42,580
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$55,140
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,010
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61,400
    Rehabilitation Counselors$41,070
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$80,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Des Moines, IA is $14.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Des Moines, IA is 44.9% 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 Des Moines?

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