Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $56,290 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.06
10th percentile $35,040
90th percentile $74,990
Employed locally 200
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,040
    25th
    $46,740
    50th (median)
    $56,290
    75th
    $60,120
    90th
    $74,990

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 74% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 26% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $60,430
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $58,740
    Green Bay, WI $58,210
    Madison, WI $57,410
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $55,860
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $55,850

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants$44,910
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,820
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$67,170
    Healthcare Social Workers$66,910
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Milwaukee, WI is $27.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2.5% above 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $35,040 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,740.