Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $43,880 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.10
10th percentile $22,570
90th percentile $63,590
Employed locally 70
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,570
    25th
    $31,460
    50th (median)
    $43,880
    75th
    $49,140
    90th
    $63,590

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 64% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 36% 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $84,610
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $57,900
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $55,030
    Jackson, TN $52,880
    Clarksville, TN-KY $51,660
    Kansas City, MO-KS $50,540

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,570
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $50,430
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,630
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,300
    Rehabilitation Counselors $38,780
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Lawrence, KS is $21.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Lawrence, KS is 20.1% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $22,570 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,460.