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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $36,600 -33.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.60
10th percentile $26,310
90th percentile $57,410
Employed locally 80
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,310
    25th
    $35,620
    50th (median)
    $36,600
    75th
    $47,600
    90th
    $57,410

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 59% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 41% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,130
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,350
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $48,590
    Waco, TX $48,590
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,240

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65,110
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$41,970
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,300
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$47,480
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$53,360
    Healthcare Social Workers$67,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Lubbock, TX is $17.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Lubbock, TX is 33.4% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $26,310 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,620.