Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $46,260 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.24
10th percentile $33,500
90th percentile $66,800
Employed locally 120
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,500
    25th
    $41,140
    50th (median)
    $46,260
    75th
    $54,710
    90th
    $66,800

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 67% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 33% 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $84,610
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $57,900
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $55,030
    Jackson, TN $52,880
    Clarksville, TN-KY $51,660
    Kansas City, MO-KS $50,540

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,190
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52,430
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,180
    Healthcare Social Workers$64,280
    Rehabilitation Counselors$37,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Wichita, KS is $22.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Wichita, KS is 15.8% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $33,500 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,140.