Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $48,970 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.54
10th percentile $36,610
90th percentile $63,680
Employed locally 170
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,610
    25th
    $45,240
    50th (median)
    $48,970
    75th
    $51,590
    90th
    $63,680

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 69% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 31% 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
    Wyoming $74,060
    Elmira, NY $62,510
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,320
    Traverse City, MI $56,910
    Ann Arbor, MI $56,800
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $56,290

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$67,720
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$73,300
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,500
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$61,930
    Healthcare Social Workers$72,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Lansing, MI is $23.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Lansing, MI is 10.9% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $36,610 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,240.