Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $65,700 +19.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.59
10th percentile $49,750
90th percentile $85,800
Employed locally 440
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,750
    25th
    $58,760
    50th (median)
    $65,700
    75th
    $76,020
    90th
    $85,800

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 88% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 12% 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
    Kingston, NY $71,970
    Utica-Rome, NY $70,370
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $69,570
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $69,400
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $66,060

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,430
    Healthcare Social Workers $51,940
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,100
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,260
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,280
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $66,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Rochester, NY is $31.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Rochester, NY is 19.6% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $49,750 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,760.