Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for community and social service specialists, all other is $28.79 an hour ($59,890 a year). About 1,410 people work in this job there.

$28.79Median hourly pay
$44,820–$76,870Middle half of workers, yearly
1,410People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($56,730). It is 4% higher than the Massachusetts median ($57,360).

Pay range for community and social service specialists, all other in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.75$39,000
25% of workers$21.55$44,820
Half of workers (median)$28.79$59,890
75% of workers$36.96$76,870
90% of workers$42.60$88,610

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)$59,8901,410
Worcester$55,000110
Amherst Town-Northampton$48,67060
Springfield$43,47080

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for community and social service specialists, all other

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 11,600 openings a year (BLS)

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