How much does a community and social service specialist make in California?
$58,770a year
Median yearly pay for community and social service specialists in California. That is $28.25 an hour or $4,898 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.25
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 16,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,840Median: $58,770Highest 10%: $96,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,840 | $18.67 | |
| 25th | $47,550 | $22.86 | |
| Median | $58,770 | $28.25 | |
| 75th | $74,590 | $35.86 | |
| 90th | $96,030 | $46.17 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $68,390 |
| Vallejo, CA | $63,900 |
| Napa, CA | $63,690 |
| San Jose, CA | $62,720 |
| Sacramento, CA | $62,390 |
| Yuba City, CA | $62,320 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $61,500 |
| Modesto, CA | $60,950 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $60,260 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $57,950 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $57,560 |
| San Diego, CA | $57,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $56,960 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $56,770 |
| Stockton, CA | $55,530 |
| Riverside, CA | $55,280 |
| Oxnard, CA | $54,030 |
| Chico, CA | $54,000 |
| El Centro, CA | $53,990 |
| Merced, CA | $53,620 |
| Redding, CA | $53,610 |
| Fresno, CA | $52,050 |
| Salinas, CA | $51,150 |
| Visalia, CA | $45,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for community and social service specialists.
| 7. North Dakota | $63,490 |
| 8. New Jersey | $61,910 |
| 9. Hawaii | $61,000 |
| 10. California | $58,770 |
| 11. Kentucky | $58,150 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $57,360 |
| 13. Oregon | $56,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community and social service specialist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $28.25 ($58,770 a year).
Do community and social service specialists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $58,770 against $56,730 nationally, 4% more.
Where does California rank for community and social service specialist pay?
California ranks 10 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays community and social service specialists the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $68,390 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.