Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $56,560 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.19
10th percentile $38,180
90th percentile $92,640
Employed locally 1,090
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,180
    25th
    $48,100
    50th (median)
    $56,560
    75th
    $74,270
    90th
    $92,640

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 55% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 45% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $52,910
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,690
    Marriage and Family Therapists $48,950
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $82,830
    Healthcare Social Workers $83,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in San Diego, CA is $27.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in San Diego, CA is 2.9% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $38,180 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,100.