Massachusetts Median
$57,360
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.58
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+1% vs US median
US median $56,730
State Rank
#12 of 49
1,480 employed here
How much do Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other make in Massachusetts?
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Massachusetts take home a median of $57,360 annually — roughly $27.58 an hour — which runs 1% above the national median of $56,730.
Within Massachusetts, entry-level pay starts around $39,000 while the top 10% make $86,260 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,820 and $72,230 a year.
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary range in Massachusetts
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,000 | $18.75 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $44,820 | $21.55 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $57,360 | $27.58 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $72,230 | $34.73 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $86,260 | $41.47 |
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How Massachusetts compares
Massachusetts ranks 12th out of 49 states and territories for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in other states
Wyoming $73,270Virginia $69,810District of Columbia $69,130New York $66,580Washington $64,340Rhode Island $63,510North Dakota $63,490New Jersey $61,910Hawaii $61,000California $58,770Kentucky $58,150Oregon $56,770Alaska $56,730New Hampshire $56,730Colorado $55,490Wisconsin $55,220North Carolina $54,820Pennsylvania $54,770Minnesota $54,050Tennessee $53,850Connecticut $53,840Delaware $53,640Oklahoma $53,640Nebraska $53,170Vermont $53,150Arizona $52,410South Carolina $51,880Maryland $51,000Florida $50,440Idaho $50,390Missouri $50,180Michigan $50,020Nevada $49,600Louisiana $49,080Indiana $49,070New Mexico $48,820Texas $48,400Kansas $47,650Iowa $46,460Utah $46,230Ohio $45,980Georgia $45,220Mississippi $44,340Maine $44,160Montana $41,850West Virginia $41,060Illinois $40,900Arkansas $40,840
Working as Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Massachusetts
Nationally, about 108,000 people work as Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Massachusetts pay ($57,360) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other make in Massachusetts?
The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Massachusetts is $57,360 per year, or about $27.58 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,000 at the entry level to $86,260 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Massachusetts pay compare to the national average?
Massachusetts pays Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other about 1% more than the national median of $56,730. Massachusetts ranks 12th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Massachusetts a good state for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other?
Yes on pay — Massachusetts pays above the national median for this occupation, at $57,360 a year. About 1,480 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other are employed in Massachusetts. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Massachusetts?
The highest-paying occupations in Massachusetts include Radiologist ($426,560), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($392,300), Surgeon, All Other ($387,150), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.