How much does a community and social service specialist make in Springfield?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for community and social service specialists in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -45%
- Rank among cities
- 252 of 254
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $68,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $49,910 | $24.00 | |
| 90th | $68,740 | $33.05 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for community and social service specialists.
| St. Louis, MO | $52,720 |
| Peoria, IL | $41,460 |
| Chicago, IL | $41,240 |
| Davenport, IA | $39,710 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Child | $76,330 |
| Health Education Specialist | $71,990 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $63,370 |
| Social Worker | $61,030 |
| Substance Abuse | $59,450 |
| Educational | $57,210 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $53,640 |
| Clergy | $52,070 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $51,680 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $46,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community and social service specialist make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do community and social service specialists make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $56,730 nationally, 45% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $40,900, so Springfield pays 24% less.
Where does Springfield rank for community and social service specialist pay?
252 of 254 metro areas with data.
How much does a community and social service specialist make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,740 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.