Social and Community Service Managers Salary in Alabama (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Social and Community Service Managers in Alabama, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Alabama Median
$72,310
per year
Hourly Rate
$34.76
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-10% vs US median
US median $80,390
State Rank
#44 of 51
2,350 employed here

How much do Social and Community Service Managers make in Alabama?

Social and Community Service Managers working in Alabama earn a median salary of $72,310 per year, or about $34.76 per hour. That is 10% below the national median of $80,390 for this occupation.

Within Alabama, entry-level pay starts around $46,010 while the top 10% make $121,090 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $56,960 and $96,280 a year.

Social and Community Service Managers salary range in Alabama

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$46,010$22.12
25th percentile (early career)$56,960$27.38
50th percentile (median)$72,310$34.76
75th percentile (experienced)$96,280$46.29
90th percentile (top earners)$121,090$58.22

How Alabama compares

Alabama ranks 44th out of 51 states and territories for Social and Community Service Managers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$106,700
2Washington$103,000
3Alaska$98,370
4Colorado$97,440
5New York$95,980

Working as Social and Community Service Managers in Alabama

Nationally, about 209,000 people work as Social and Community Service Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Alabama pay ($72,310) 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 Social and Community Service Managers make in Alabama?
The median Social and Community Service Managers salary in Alabama is $72,310 per year, or about $34.76 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,010 at the entry level to $121,090 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Alabama pay compare to the national average?
Alabama pays Social and Community Service Managers about 10% less than the national median of $80,390. Alabama ranks 44th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Alabama a good state for Social and Community Service Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $72,310 a year. About 2,350 Social and Community Service Managers are employed in Alabama. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Alabama?
The highest-paying occupations in Alabama include Cardiologist ($519,480), Dermatologist ($394,550), Anesthesiologist ($392,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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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.