Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $53,990 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.96
10th percentile $36,870
90th percentile $61,420
Employed locally 40
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,870
    25th
    $46,450
    50th (median)
    $53,990
    75th
    $55,860
    90th
    $61,420

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 96% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 4% 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
    Ithaca, NY $76,010
    Utica-Rome, NY $70,370
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $69,080
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $67,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $66,060
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,760

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$47,380
    Rehabilitation Counselors$40,380
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$134,820
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,520
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,270
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$84,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in El Centro, CA is $25.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in El Centro, CA is 1.7% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $36,870 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,450.