Social and community service managers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$78,240
~$38/hr · ~$6,520/mo
US Jobs
220K
Faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
6/10
Moderate
AI & Automation Risk
Moderate 6/10
This role involves a significant amount of digital knowledge work, such as grant writing, data analysis, and budget management, which are highly susceptible to AI augmentation. However, the core responsibilities of community stakeholder engagement, staff supervision, and navigating complex human crises provide a buffer that requires physical presence and high-level emotional intelligence.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek, MIBEST VALUE | $96,220 | Below avg (88.2) | $109,035 |
| Richmond, VA | $104,410 | Average (98.3) | $106,176 |
| Salem, OR | $107,450 | Average (102.5) | $104,871 |
| Boulder, CO | $102,880 | Average (100.6) | $102,252 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $99,870 | Average (97.9) | $101,985 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $98,470 | Average (97.3) | $101,194 |
| Johnson City, TN | $88,240 | Below avg (88.4) | $99,824 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $102,230 | Average (102.4) | $99,816 |
| Pueblo, CO | $92,830 | Below avg (93.0) | $99,815 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $106,100 | Above avg (106.4) | $99,756 |
| Jackson, TN | $86,430 | Below avg (86.8) | $99,596 |
| Bismarck, ND | $87,660 | Below avg (89.4) | $98,104 |
| Mankato, MN | $84,270 | Below avg (87.6) | $96,147 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $101,210 | Above avg (105.8) | $95,691 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $87,030 | Below avg (91.5) | $95,096 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+6% (Faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$38/hr
Monthly Income
~$6,520/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)