Social and Community Service Managers Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Social and Community Service Managers — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$80,390
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$38.65
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$132,260
entry level starts ~$53,150
Pay Grade
B+
strong pay · 209,000 employed

How much do Social and Community Service Managers make?

The median pay for Social and Community Service Managers in the United States is $80,390 per year — about $38.65 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $53,150, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $132,260.

That is $19,000 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Social and Community Service Managers salary range by percentile

Half of all Social and Community Service Managers earn between $64,290 and $103,200 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$53,150$25.55
25th percentile (early career)$64,290$30.91
50th percentile (median)$80,390$38.65
75th percentile (experienced)$103,200$49.62
90th percentile (top earners)$132,260$63.59

Highest-paying states for Social and Community Service Managers

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. District of Columbia leads the country for Social and Community Service Managers pay at $106,700 a year, followed by Washington ($103,000) and Alaska ($98,370). At the other end, Arkansas posts the lowest median at $56,100 — a gap of $50,600 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1District of Columbia$106,700$51.30+33%
2Washington$103,000$49.52+28%
3Alaska$98,370$47.29+22%
4Colorado$97,440$46.85+21%
5New York$95,980$46.14+19%

Workforce and education

About 209,000 people work as Social and Community Service Managers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $88,880 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Social and Community Service Managers make in the United States?
The median Social and Community Service Managers salary in the United States is $80,390 per year, or about $38.65 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $53,150, while the top 10% of earners make $132,260 or more.
How does Social and Community Service Managers pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B+ (strong pay), the Social and Community Service Managers median of $80,390 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Social and Community Service Managers the most?
District of Columbia is the highest-paying state for Social and Community Service Managers, with a median salary of $106,700 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Social and Community Service Managers need?
For most positions, a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Social and Community Service Managers work in the United States?
About 209,000 people were employed as Social and Community Service Managers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.