California Median
$83,210
per year
Hourly Rate
$40.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $80,390
State Rank
#15 of 51
33,510 employed here
How much do Social and Community Service Managers make in California?
Social and Community Service Managers in California take home a median of $83,210 annually — roughly $40.00 an hour — which runs 4% above the national median of $80,390.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $56,510 while the top 10% make $149,280 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $70,810 and $114,090 a year.
Social and Community Service Managers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $56,510 | $27.17 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $70,810 | $34.04 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $83,210 | $40.00 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $114,090 | $54.85 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $149,280 | $71.77 |
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How California compares
California ranks 15th out of 51 states and territories for Social and Community Service Managers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Social and Community Service Managers salary in other states
District of Columbia $106,700Washington $103,000Alaska $98,370Colorado $97,440New York $95,980New Jersey $95,290Virginia $94,970Tennessee $88,240Maryland $87,450Oregon $87,010South Dakota $86,870North Dakota $86,630Michigan $85,500Minnesota $84,220Utah $83,200New Hampshire $82,290Wisconsin $82,130Louisiana $82,090Massachusetts $81,380New Mexico $81,290Vermont $80,760North Carolina $79,590Kansas $79,260Idaho $79,120Illinois $78,380Rhode Island $77,570Arizona $77,550Kentucky $76,960Texas $76,520Hawaii $76,370Maine $76,160Florida $76,050Delaware $75,950Connecticut $75,520Pennsylvania $75,280Indiana $73,940Ohio $73,890Nebraska $73,790Oklahoma $73,720Montana $73,640South Carolina $73,410Georgia $73,290Alabama $72,310Missouri $71,970Mississippi $67,330Wyoming $66,330Iowa $65,940Nevada $65,570West Virginia $62,060Arkansas $56,100
Working as Social and Community Service Managers in California
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 California pay ($83,210) 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 California?
The median Social and Community Service Managers salary in California is $83,210 per year, or about $40.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $56,510 at the entry level to $149,280 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Social and Community Service Managers about 4% more than the national median of $80,390. California ranks 15th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Social and Community Service Managers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $83,210 a year. About 33,510 Social and Community Service Managers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), 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.