Updated October 15, 2026
Community, Social & Government Services Salary Guide: Pay for 17 Careers
Median annual pay, hourly wage, pay range and job growth for 17 community and social service careers, from official Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Click a column to sort.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
The typical median wage across these 17 careers is $59,550 a year. The highest-paying is urban planner at $89,320.
| Career | Median/yr | Median/hr | 10th pct | 90th pct | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Planner | $89,320 | $42.94 | $60,010 | $134,490 | +3.9% |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $80,390 | $38.65 | $53,150 | $132,260 | +7.2% |
| Mediator | $75,530 | $36.31 | $47,220 | $155,440 | +4.7% |
| Fundraiser | $72,550 | $34.88 | $46,630 | $115,820 | +5.5% |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $67,880 | $32.63 | $46,220 | $100,360 | +8.5% |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $66,940 | $32.18 | $44,650 | $123,730 | +13.5% |
| Health Educator | $64,070 | $30.80 | $42,990 | $118,200 | +5.6% |
| Tax Examiner | $62,370 | $29.98 | $42,000 | $114,550 | -1.0% |
| Social Worker | $59,550 | $28.63 | $42,280 | $95,530 | +4.4% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $59,350 | $28.53 | $38,940 | $97,590 | +18.4% |
| Eligibility Interviewer | $54,210 | $26.06 | $38,900 | $74,690 | +1.6% |
| Community Health Worker | $51,850 | $24.93 | $38,810 | $77,180 | +12.7% |
| Court Clerk | $48,700 | $23.41 | $36,300 | $73,820 | +3.4% |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $46,850 | $22.52 | $35,060 | $77,170 | +2.2% |
| Human Services Assistant | $45,930 | $22.08 | $34,200 | $63,290 | +7.4% |
| Psychiatric Technician | $45,130 | $21.70 | $35,090 | $60,750 | +22.3% |
| Residential Advisor | $42,240 | $20.31 | $29,870 | $61,060 | +3.5% |
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