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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $66,060 +20.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.76
10th percentile $35,880
90th percentile $98,490
Employed locally 1,010
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,880
    25th
    $49,350
    50th (median)
    $66,060
    75th
    $77,860
    90th
    $98,490

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 42% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 58% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,760
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $62,310

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $74,670
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $99,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants $59,230
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $78,700
    Marriage and Family Therapists $88,950
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $102,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in San Jose, CA is $31.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.00 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 Jose, CA is 20.2% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $35,880 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,350.