Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $35,720 -35% vs national
Median hourly $17.17
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $53,880
Employed locally 50
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $33,370
    50th (median)
    $35,720
    75th
    $45,940
    90th
    $53,880

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 54% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 46% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,760
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $62,680
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $61,910
    Charlottesville, VA $60,720
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $59,110
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $58,070

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $46,640
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,420
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,010
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,800
    Rehabilitation Counselors $50,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Rockford, IL is $17.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Rockford, IL is 35% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,370.