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
$56,730
per year
Job Growth
📈 5.5%
Faster (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
11.6
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
$37,310
10th percentile
Early Career
$45,920
25th percentile
Median
$56,730
50th percentile
Experienced
$69,910
75th percentile
Top Earners
$84,210
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$37,310
25th
$45,920
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$56,730
Mean: $59,590
75th
$69,910
90th
$84,210
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $46,900 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $45,920 and $69,910
- •Salary spread is 42.3% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 107,730 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:118,600
Top Industries
Social Assistance24.2%
Individual and Family Services16.7%
Other Services (except Public Administration)11.4%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+5.5%
Annual Openings:11,600
Employment Projections
2025 (Current)118,600
Current
2035 (Projected)125,200
+5.5%
+6,600
Employment Change
+5.5%
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
16,250 jobs$58,7701.29x
New York
15,300 jobs$66,5802.28x
Colorado
6,540 jobs$55,4903.28x
Texas
6,080 jobs$48,4000.62x
Louisiana
5,730 jobs$49,0804.28x
Washington
4,800 jobs$64,3401.95x
Minnesota
4,010 jobs$54,0501.96x
New Jersey
3,860 jobs$61,9101.30x
Florida
3,750 jobs$50,4400.55x
Georgia
3,740 jobs$45,2201.10x
North Carolina
3,460 jobs$54,8201.01x
Vermont
2,850 jobs$53,15013.53x
Illinois
2,750 jobs$40,9000.65x
Maryland
2,640 jobs$51,0001.38x
Michigan
2,360 jobs$50,0200.77x
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 2025
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.
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
1.0k program completions/year
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
924 program completions/year
Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, CA
803 program completions/year
College of the Sequoias
Visalia, CA
631 program completions/year
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
622 program completions/year
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
587 program completions/year
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
508 program completions/year
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
499 program completions/year
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
449 program completions/year
Connecticut State Community College
New Britain, CT
439 program completions/year
Merced College
Merced, CA
432 program completions/year
El Camino Community College District
Torrance, CA
424 program completions/year
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