Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $69,080 +25.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.21
10th percentile $50,460
90th percentile $104,980
Employed locally 250
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,460
    25th
    $50,460
    50th (median)
    $69,080
    75th
    $95,450
    90th
    $104,980

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 87% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 13% 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
    State College, PA $87,960
    Pittsburgh, PA $60,200
    Napa, CA $58,600
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,320
    Lexington Park, MD $57,460
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $56,140

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,210
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,700
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,520
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,310
    Health Education Specialists$82,430
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$67,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Harrisburg, PA is $33.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Harrisburg, PA is 25.7% above 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $50,460 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,460.