Salary distribution
Where California social and community service managers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $66,870 and $107,450, with a median of $80,160.
Social and Community Service Managers in California: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 48 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $79,354. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 19 | $67,392 |
| Level II — qualified | 10 | $81,587 |
| Level III — experienced | 5 | $107,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 8 | $118,478 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Social and Community Service Managers in California. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solidaridad North America | Head of Programs and Partnerships | 2 | $102,747 |
| Center For Empowering Refugees and Immigrants | Social and Community Services Manager | 2 | $68,131 |
| The Devereux Foundation | Program Manager | 2 | $68,640 |
| Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation | Supportive Services Manager | 2 | $113,000 |
| Alchemist CDC | Community Connections Administrator | 2 | $55,973 |
| YAI-National Institute for People with Disabilities | Clinical Supervisor | 1 | $82,400 |
| The School of Integrative Mental Health LLC | Mental Health Program Director | 1 | $61,000 |
| La Palma Adult Day Health Care Center, Inc. | Program Director | 1 | $76,482 |
| Stanford Health Care | Complex Care Manager (LCSW) | 1 | $128,000 |
| Friendship Shelter, Inc. | Executive Director | 1 | $220,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Clinical Supervisor at YAI-National Institute for People with Disabilities$82,400GardenaDecided Dec 12, 2025I-200-25339-461338
- Mental Health Program Director at The School of Integrative Mental Health LLC$61,000Manhattan BeachDecided Dec 4, 2025I-203-25331-442282
- Program Director at La Palma Adult Day Health Care Center, Inc.$76,482Costa MesaDecided Dec 1, 2025I-200-25325-428960
- Complex Care Manager (LCSW) at Stanford Health Care$128,000Palo AltoDecided Nov 21, 2025I-200-25318-410206
- Executive Director at Friendship Shelter, Inc.$220,000Laguna WoodsDecided Nov 18, 2025I-200-25315-395450
- Head of Programs and Partnerships at Solidaridad North America$102,743BerkeleyDecided Nov 17, 2025I-200-25311-388998
- Program Director at Pomona Del Sol ADHC LLC$60,590PomonaWage Level IDecided Sep 24, 2025I-200-25260-315614
- Social and Community Services Manager at Center For Empowering Refugees and Immigrants$68,869OaklandWage Level IDecided Sep 23, 2025I-200-25259-311979
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Social and Community Service Managers pay by experience level in California
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Social and Community Service Managers specialties in California
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 12 certified offers. The most common variant is Program Manager at a median of $86,700.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Manager | The Devereux Foundation | 5 | $86,700 |
| Program Director | La Palma Adult Day Health Care Center, Inc. | 4 | $72,078 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | Asian Angel LLC | 3 | $67,440 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Social and Community Service Managers in California, by industry
Median offered wage across 48 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Healthcare leads with a median of $72,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | The Devereux Foundation | 19 | $72,000 |
| Nonprofit and civic | Solidaridad North America | 18 | $83,629 |
| Education | U3FIT, INC. | 4 | $91,437 |
| Technology and software | Afficient Academy Inc. | 3 | $123,656 |
| Professional services | PR LAW CENTER INC | 2 | $112,328 |
| Government and public sector | The J Moss Foundation | 2 | $78,350 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in California over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.6 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.4 / 5
Administration and Management
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Psychology
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Service Orientation
Technical
- 4.0 / 5
Social Perceptiveness
Technical
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Establish and oversee administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
- 02
Direct activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers.
- 03
Evaluate the work of staff and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively.
- 04
Participate in the determination of organizational policies regarding such issues as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits.
- 05
Prepare and maintain records and reports, such as budgets, personnel records, or training manuals.
- 06
Provide direct service and support to individuals or clients, such as handling a referral for child advocacy issues, conducting a needs evaluation, or resolving complaints.
- 07
Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies and organizations in community to meet community needs and to ensure that services are not duplicated.
- 08
Recruit, interview, and hire or sign up volunteers and staff.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+6.4%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for social and community service managers in major California metropolitan areas.
- San Jose$97,750
- San Francisco$90,820
- San Diego$79,050
- Riverside$78,740
- Sacramento$77,940
- Los Angeles$77,390
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Social and Community Service Managers in California?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Social and Community Service Managers in California is $80,160.
- How does California compare to the national median for Social and Community Service Managers?
- The California median is +1.3% versus the BLS national figure of $79,134.
- What is the salary range for Social and Community Service Managers in California?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $57,290 and the 90th-percentile at $148,160, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Social and Community Service Managers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 6.4% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Social and Community Service Managers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.