Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists Wages
SOC 21-1000 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists is $51,970 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $35,680 and the 90th percentile is $88,900, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
2,326,360
P10
$35,680
P25
$42,120
Median
$51,970
P75
$69,100
P90
$88,900
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $51,970 | $58,910 | $35,680 | $88,900 | 2,326,360 | — |
| 2022 | $49,330 | $55,660 | $32,640 | $83,390 | 2,225,730 | -5.08% |
| 2021 | $48,400 | $53,950 | $30,460 | $80,290 | 2,157,410 | -1.89% |
| 2020 | $47,500 | $52,120 | $29,050 | $82,290 | 2,150,050 | -1.86% |