How much does a community and social service specialist make in Columbus?
$74,800a year
Median yearly pay for community and social service specialists in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $35.96 an hour or $6,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.96
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 254
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,390Median: $74,800Highest 10%: $104,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,390 | $16.05 | |
| 25th | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| Median | $74,800 | $35.96 | |
| 75th | $93,720 | $45.06 | |
| 90th | $104,300 | $50.14 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for community and social service specialists.
| Cleveland, OH | $45,780 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $43,290 |
| Wheeling, WV | $39,190 |
| Toledo, OH | $38,540 |
| Huntington, WV | $38,520 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $81,500 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $73,690 |
| Health Education Specialist | $66,370 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,280 |
| Community Health Worker | $64,810 |
| Educational | $62,080 |
| Clergy | $60,820 |
| Social Worker | $59,690 |
| Substance Abuse | $59,370 |
| Child | $58,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community and social service specialist make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $35.96 ($74,800 a year).
Do community and social service specialists make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $74,800 against $56,730 nationally, 32% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $45,980, so Columbus pays 63% more.
Where does Columbus rank for community and social service specialist pay?
5 of 254 metro areas with data.
How much does a community and social service specialist make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,300 or more.
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.