Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $48,900 -11% vs national
Median hourly $23.51
10th percentile $39,640
90th percentile $60,870
Employed locally 120
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,640
    25th
    $43,000
    50th (median)
    $48,900
    75th
    $50,000
    90th
    $60,870

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 80% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 20% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $67,480
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $62,830
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $56,840
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,560
    Jefferson City, MO $56,530

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,900
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $50,020
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,490
    Healthcare Social Workers $53,480
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,500
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $47,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Springfield, MO is $23.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Springfield, MO is 11% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $39,640 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,000.