SOC 11-9151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social and Community Service Managers — Wenatchee
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Wenatchee, WA comes to $89,900 a year, ahead of the national median of $80,390 by 11.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Wenatchee, WA comes to $89,900 a year, ahead of the national median of $80,390 by 11.8%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $74,040 and $112,050. The lowest tenth earn under $64,320, while the highest tenth earn more than $130,230.
Olympia leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $108,380. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 54th of 229 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,320 | −20.0% |
| 25th | $74,040 | −7.9% |
| Median (50th) | $89,900 | +11.8% |
| 75th | $112,050 | +39.4% |
| 90th | $130,230 | +62.0% |
| Mean | $96,150 | +19.6% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympia | $108,380 | 220 | |
| 2 | Seattle | $106,400 | 2,040 | |
| 3 | Mount Vernon | $103,890 | 60 | |
| 4 | Walla Walla | $103,740 | 30 | |
| 5 | Yakima | $100,510 | 110 | |
| 6 | Bellingham | $97,380 | 110 | |
| 7 | Bremerton | $96,470 | 70 | |
| 8 | Kennewick | $96,470 | 80 | |
| 9 | Spokane | $95,640 | 370 | |
| 10 | Longview | $87,220 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wenatchee run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $89,900 buys what $84,019 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$89,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,019US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $89,900 a year, 11.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,320 to $130,230 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Olympia, at $108,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social and Community Service Managers in Wenatchee, WA?
The median annual wage is $89,900, or $43.22 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $80,390, so pay in Wenatchee, WA is 11.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Wenatchee, WA earns more than $130,230 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,320 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Olympia, at $108,380 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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