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Community center worker salary

Average community center worker salary

$12.24

$25,461 yearly

Entry-level community center worker salary
$15,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Community Center Worker Salary

The average salary for a Community Center Worker is around $25,461 per year, which translates to about $12 per hour. Salaries can differ significantly based on experience, with entry-level positions earning less while those with several years of experience command higher wages. Factors such as state, local demand, and specific job roles also influence pay rates.

Where Community Center Workers Earn More

In terms of geography, community center workers in urban areas typically earn more than their rural counterparts due to cost of living differences. For instance, cities like San Francisco and New York offer higher salaries, reflecting the increased demand for community services. It's important to research local job listings to understand salary variations across different regions.

Job Opportunities

As a community center worker, career pathways include roles in youth programs, senior services, and event planning. The demand for skilled professionals in these areas continues to grow, providing numerous opportunities for those passionate about community engagement and support. Consider pursuing certifications or additional training to enhance your prospects in this fulfilling field.

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Where can a Community Center Worker earn more?

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Columbus, OH$44,812
Salt Lake City, UT$19,608
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Georgetown University$50,437
Police Athletic League$23,519

Community center worker salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level community center worker$17,700$8.49
Mid-level community center worker$25,100$12.06
Senior-level community center worker$28,800$13.84

Average community center worker salary by state

The highest-paying states for community center workers are New Jersey, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. The lowest average community center worker salary states are Arkansas, Alabama, and Louisiana.

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Highest paying states for community center workers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New Hampshire$39,663$19.07
2District of Columbia$44,876$21.57
3Connecticut$36,195$17.40
4Washington$35,100$16.88
5Minnesota$35,770$17.20
6New Jersey$42,607$20.48
7California$35,655$17.14
8New Mexico$29,734$14.30
9Delaware$33,055$15.89
10Alaska$34,871$16.76
11Maine$36,044$17.33
12Pennsylvania$32,078$15.42
13Florida$30,007$14.43
14Massachusetts$35,915$17.27
15North Dakota$34,065$16.38
16Rhode Island$31,621$15.20
17Ohio$28,512$13.71
18Vermont$31,503$15.15
19New York$32,587$15.67
20Idaho$26,026$12.51
21Illinois$29,273$14.07
22Kansas$26,199$12.60
23Wisconsin$29,609$14.24
24Virginia$26,448$12.72
25Colorado$28,326$13.62
26Wyoming$24,788$11.92
27Tennessee$23,991$11.53
28Nebraska$23,636$11.36
29Oregon$25,775$12.39
30Nevada$26,998$12.98
31Mississippi$25,000$12.02
32Michigan$25,399$12.21
33Montana$23,260$11.18
34Indiana$24,251$11.66
35Hawaii$28,842$13.87
36Maryland$26,528$12.75
37North Carolina$22,782$10.95
38Missouri$22,148$10.65
39Iowa$25,447$12.23
40Kentucky$23,310$11.21
41Texas$22,708$10.92
42Arizona$24,751$11.90
43South Dakota$23,350$11.23
44Oklahoma$21,353$10.27
45Alabama$21,550$10.36
46Georgia$22,491$10.81
47West Virginia$23,181$11.14
48Louisiana$21,413$10.29
49South Carolina$20,549$9.88
50Utah$19,574$9.41
51Arkansas$21,663$10.41

Highest paying cities for community center workers

The highest-paying cities for community center workers are Washington, DC, Jersey City, NJ, and San Mateo, CA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington, DC$44,812$21.54
2Jersey City, NJ$43,044$20.69
3San Mateo, CA$37,468$18.01
4Boston, MA$35,936$17.28
5New York, NY$32,599$15.67
6Warwick, RI$31,733$15.26
7Stow, OH$30,837$14.83
8York, PA$30,587$14.71
9Elgin, IL$29,633$14.25
10Lawrence, KS$26,256$12.62
11Portland, OR$25,843$12.42
12Houston, TX$22,657$10.89
13Saint Louis, MO$22,231$10.69
14Charleston, SC$20,388$9.80
15Salt Lake City, UT$19,608$9.43

Community center worker salary details

A community center worker's salary ranges from $15,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $42,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a community center worker's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$42,000$3,500$20
75th Percentile$33,000$2,750$16
Average$25,461$2,122$12
25th Percentile$19,000$1,583$9
10th Percentile$15,000$1,250$7

Highest paying community center worker jobs

The highest paying types of community center workers are resident, liaison, and program coordinator.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Liaison$53,737$4,478$25.8434,074
Advocate$39,497$3,291$18.9974,970
Program Coordinator$45,068$3,756$21.67102,464
Service Coordinator$40,792$3,399$19.6155,922
Intake Coordinator$38,880$3,240$18.6944,773
Resident$60,589$5,049$29.1314,186

Which companies pay community center workers the most?

Community center worker salaries at Georgetown University and State Bar of Michigan are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average community center worker salary at companies like Salt Lake County and City of Portland are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Georgetown University$50,437$24.25
2State Bar of Michigan$44,220$21.26
3Salt Lake County$36,154$17.38
4City of Portland$32,575$15.66
5Trudeau Memorial Center$30,331$14.58
6Kelly Services$29,760$14.31
7Bath & Body Works$28,089$13.50
8Pier 1$27,315$13.13
9State of Missouri$26,979$12.97
10State of Georgia: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia$25,488$12.25
11Americorps$24,989$12.01
12Aramark$24,767$11.91
13The Salvation Army$24,313$11.69
14Dickinson Center, Inc.$23,960$11.52
15Police Athletic League$23,519$11.31

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Community center worker salary trends

The average community center worker salary has risen by $5,112 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average community center worker earned $20,349 annually, but today, they earn $25,461 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for community center workers over the last decade.

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Average community center worker salary over time

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Community center worker salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$25,500$12.24+2.5%
2024$24,800$11.93+3.7%
2023$23,900$11.49+1.9%
2022$23,500$11.27+4.0%
2021$22,500$10.83+3.1%

Recently added community center worker salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
TomraRedemption Center WorkerCicero, NY06/12/2025$33,392
Holy Cross ServicesGeneral Maintenance-New Hope Community CenterLansing, MI05/02/2025$31,305
Middlesex Community CollegeBuilding and Events Staff, Academic Arts Center-Middlesex Community CollegeLowell, MA04/13/2025$42,324
Regenesis HealthcareCommunity Health Center-Regenesis Health CareSpartanburg, SC04/10/2025$39,653
Middlesex Community CollegeBuilding and Events Staff, Academic Arts Center-Middlesex Community CollegeLowell, MA03/26/2025$42,324
AnythinkConcierge-Anythink Thornton Community Center (Spanish Speaking Candidates PreferThornton, CO03/23/2025$37,566
City of Eden PrairieCommunity Center Play Care Team-Evenings and WeekendsEden Prairie, MN03/18/2025$26,088
City of Eden Prairie, MnCommunity Center Play Care Team-Evenings and WeekendsEden Prairie, MN03/14/2025$26,088
YMCA Twin CitiesSports Staff-Maplewood Community CenterMaplewood, MN02/21/2025$31,305
PomcleanCleaning-Community CenterHope, ID02/17/2025$33,392

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