Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $48,920 -11% vs national
Median hourly $23.52
10th percentile $33,640
90th percentile $70,600
Employed locally 100
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,640
    25th
    $37,470
    50th (median)
    $48,920
    75th
    $64,840
    90th
    $70,600

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 75% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 25% 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,860
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$76,060
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,840
    Social and Human Service Assistants$48,840
    Marriage and Family Therapists$73,440
    Rehabilitation Counselors$39,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Merced, CA is $23.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Merced, CA is 11% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $33,640 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,470.