Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $53,470 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.71
10th percentile $38,280
90th percentile $84,650
Employed locally 5,940
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,280
    25th
    $44,190
    50th (median)
    $53,470
    75th
    $67,700
    90th
    $84,650

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 57% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 43% 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 Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,880
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $76,600
    Social and Human Service Assistants $49,830
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $85,660
    Marriage and Family Therapists $64,420
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $74,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Los Angeles, CA is $25.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Los Angeles, CA is 2.7% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $38,280 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,190.