How to become social and community service managerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Management & Consulting Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$80,390

25th–75th pct. $64,290–$103,200

Top pay (est.)

$171,900

Top 10% $132,260

Pay in 5 years

$93,500est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$108,800est.

$93,500–$126,300

Outlook score

66/100

★★★☆☆ Good

AI replacement risk

53%

Moderate

Job growth (10 yr)

+7.2%

18K openings / yr

How to become social and community service managers

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

BLS

Related experience

Less than 5 years

On-the-job training

None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Social and Community Service Managers

Key skills

Social Perceptiveness

4.6

Management of Personnel Resources

4.4

Active Listening

4.2

Speaking

4.1

Complex Problem Solving

4.1

Judgment and Decision Making

4.1

Reading Comprehension

4.1

Critical Thinking

4.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service

5.9

Education and Training

5.2

Psychology

4.8

Administration and Management

4.6

English Language

4.5

Administrative

4.5

Therapy and Counseling

4.5

Personnel and Human Resources

4.4

What the work involves

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeAssisting and Caring for OthersCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationIdentifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningSpeech Recognition

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree

50%

Master's degree

24%

Associate's degree

Post-master's certificate

High school diploma

Some college

Training before entry

1–3 months

40%

Up to 1 month

20%

None / short demo

16%

6–12 months

11%

3–6 months

10%

1–2 years

Related work experience

4–6 years

26%

2–4 years

18%

6–8 years

18%

1–2 years

17%

6–12 months

12%

8–10 years

Over 10 years

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as social and community service managers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data

Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.