Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in New Jersey: $67,000 Average

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Average base salary, New Jersey

$67,000 / year

≈ $5,600 per month · $32.21 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for New Jersey · median $64,000

25th percentile
$54,000Average
$67,00075th percentile
$78,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary by state

Alaska$63,000

Arizona$59,000

Arkansas$42,500

California$65,500

Colorado$62,000

Connecticut$59,500

Delaware$57,500

District of Columbia$79,000

Florida$55,500

Georgia$51,000

Hawaii$65,000

Idaho$53,500

Illinois$46,500

Indiana$52,000

Iowa$49,500

Kansas$49,500

Kentucky$58,500

Louisiana$52,500

Maine$48,000

Maryland$57,500

Massachusetts$62,000

Michigan$55,500

Minnesota$61,500

Mississippi$49,000

Missouri$55,500

Montana$48,500

Nebraska$55,500

Nevada$54,000

New Hampshire$61,500

New Jersey$67,000

New Mexico$54,000

New York$74,000

North Carolina$58,000

North Dakota$71,500

Ohio$58,000

Oklahoma$54,500

Oregon$60,500

Pennsylvania$64,000

Rhode Island$68,500

South Carolina$55,500

Tennessee$56,000

Texas$52,500

Utah$51,500

Vermont$57,000

Virginia$71,500

Washington$72,000

West Virginia$46,500

Wisconsin$57,500

Wyoming$68,000

About this role

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other is a professional role within the function in the Community and Social Service job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other pay by experience level

Entry level$38,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$47,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$58,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$72,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$87,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+4.6%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

13,100

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary by industry

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

34,820 workers

$68,000

Social Assistance

26,030 workers

$55,500

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

22,120 workers

$66,000

Individual and Family Services

18,030 workers

$56,000

Educational Services

14,980 workers

$65,500

State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

12,710 workers

$71,000

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

12,010 workers

$59,500

Elementary and Secondary Schools

8,500 workers

$63,000

Educational Services, Local Government Owned

7,800 workers

$65,000

Social Advocacy Organizations

7,340 workers

$59,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other pays 8% below the average across 17 roles in the Community and Social Service job family (family average $66,500).

Similar-paying roles in Community and Social Service

Counselors, All Other$60,000

Directors, Religious Activities and Education$64,500

Community Health Worker$58,000

Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,000

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66,500

Religious Workers, All Other$56,000

Clergy$69,000

Rehabilitation Counselor$53,500

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$70,500

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other make?

The average base salary for a Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in the United States is $61,500 per year, or about $29.57 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $47,500 and $72,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Community and Social Service roles?

The Community and Social Service job family averages $66,500 across 17 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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