Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $50,130 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.10
10th percentile $30,070
90th percentile $71,210
Employed locally 1,640
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,070
    25th
    $37,640
    50th (median)
    $50,130
    75th
    $60,290
    90th
    $71,210

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 62% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 38% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $52,180
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,350
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $48,590
    Waco, TX $48,590
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,240
    El Paso, TX $47,540

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$75,160
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,710
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64,140
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,310
    Healthcare Social Workers$73,030
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$51,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Houston, TX is $24.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Houston, TX is 8.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $30,070 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,640.