All community and social service specialists not listed separately.
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
SOC: 21-1099 O*NET: 21-1099.00
Median Salary
$54,940
per year
Job Growth
📈 4.6%
Faster (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
13.1
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Varies
Job Zone N/A
All community and social service specialists not listed separately.
What does a Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$36,470
10th percentile
Early Career
$45,420
25th percentile
Median
$54,940
50th percentile
Experienced
$67,590
75th percentile
Top Earners
$83,210
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$36,470
25th
$45,420
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$54,940
Mean: $58,360
75th
$67,590
90th
$83,210
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $46,740 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $45,420 and $67,590
- •Salary spread is 40.4% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 110,390 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:119,200
Top Industries
Social Assistance24.2%
Individual and Family Services16.5%
Other Services (except Public Administration)12.4%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+4.6%
Annual Openings:13,100
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)119,200
Current
2034 (Projected)124,700
+4.6%
+5,500
Employment Change
+4.6%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: As fast as average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 50 locations
California
16,040 jobs$56,8201.24x
Texas
6,570 jobs$48,2400.66x
Colorado
6,040 jobs$56,7002.92x
Louisiana
5,720 jobs$46,1204.18x
New Jersey
5,290 jobs$60,9301.74x
Washington
4,790 jobs$61,9801.89x
Florida
4,720 jobs$54,8400.67x
Georgia
4,040 jobs$42,6501.16x
North Carolina
3,510 jobs$53,8601.00x
Maryland
3,390 jobs$49,3001.73x
Pennsylvania
2,990 jobs$54,4500.69x
Minnesota
2,950 jobs$51,7501.41x
Illinois
2,850 jobs$40,0500.66x
Vermont
2,540 jobs$51,54011.68x
Michigan
2,460 jobs$49,9700.78x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024
Key Growth Factors
- •Average growth expected
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
Technology Intensity
Low
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires basic digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Email and internet usageBasic software navigationFile management
Technology Stack
Technology stack information is being compiled for this career.
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Trade Colleges That Train for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
1.3k program completions/year
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
993 program completions/year
College of the Sequoias
Visalia, CA
636 program completions/year
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
627 program completions/year
College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA
555 program completions/year
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
549 program completions/year
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA
499 program completions/year
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
479 program completions/year
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
470 program completions/year
Merced College
Merced, CA
460 program completions/year
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
432 program completions/year
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
426 program completions/year