Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $65,430 +19.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.46
10th percentile $44,460
90th percentile $83,710
Employed locally 70
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,460
    25th
    $51,220
    50th (median)
    $65,430
    75th
    $77,470
    90th
    $83,710

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 97% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 3% 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
    Richmond, VA $74,890
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $66,060
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $60,920
    Charlottesville, VA $60,720
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $59,140
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $59,110

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50,750
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,940
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,530
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,230
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,710
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Roanoke, VA is $31.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Roanoke, VA is 19.1% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $44,460 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,220.