How much does aging, disability, and veterans' services worker make?
The exact figures below come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) for Social and Human Service Assistants (SOC 21-1093), the category this role is reported under. The spread is wide because most jobs are government or nonprofit, so pay is driven by state budgets and cost of living.
| Percentile | Annual wage | Typical context |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,200 | Entry-level; lower-wage states and small nonprofits |
| 25th | $38,150 | Early-career, smaller agencies |
| 50th (median) | $45,930 | BLS OEWS May 2025 national median |
| 75th | $54,350 | Experienced workers, higher-wage states |
| 90th | $63,290 | Supervisors, managers, and high-cost metros |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, national figures, via O*NET 21-1093.00. All percentile figures are exact BLS values.
How much do Aging, Disability, and Veterans' Services Workers make by setting type?
The ranges below are estimates grounded in the BLS distribution for this category and vary with location and employer.
| Setting | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Area Agencies on Aging | $38,000-$54,000 | Care coordination and benefits navigation for older adults |
| VA and veteran-services programs | $42,000-$60,000 | Federal roles can sit higher and add federal benefits |
| Disability and independent-living orgs | $36,000-$52,000 | Service coordination and advocacy; often nonprofit and PSLF-eligible |
| Long-term care and senior centers | $36,000-$52,000 | Activity, admissions, and family-support roles |
Aging, Disability, and Veterans' Services Worker salary by state
Geographic variation is among the widest factors in this field. Per BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates, the highest median wages cluster in the Northeast and on the West Coast, while the lowest are in the rural South and Mountain West.
Highest-paying states (median)
- District of Columbia $59,460
- Washington $54,770
- Oregon $51,230
- California $51,090
- Minnesota $49,940
- New Jersey $48,420
- Rhode Island $47,720
Lowest-paying states (median)
- Kentucky $37,440
- Arkansas $36,770
- Oklahoma $36,740
- Alabama $35,830
- Louisiana $35,780
- Mississippi $31,200
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Aging, Disability, and Veterans' Services Worker salary by experience
| Career stage | Typical tenure | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services worker | 0-2 years | $36,000-$45,000 | Benefits navigation and service coordination at entry |
| Care coordinator | 2-5 years | $44,000-$55,000 | Manages a caseload of clients, around the BLS median |
| Senior / lead coordinator | 5-8 years | $52,000-$63,000 | Toward the 90th percentile; a BSW supports advancement |
| Program supervisor | 8+ years | $58,000-$78,000 | Supervisory roles are reported in a higher BLS category |
What affects Aging, Disability, and Veterans' Services Worker pay most?
Funding source
Federal (VA) and well-funded aging programs pay more than small nonprofits.
A BSW
Gerontology and case-management coursework maps directly to this field and supports promotion into coordinator roles.
Demographics
A rapidly aging population is driving strong demand, which supports pay and job security.
Specialization
Benefits and long-term-care planning roles tend to pay above general services positions.
Region
Wages track local cost of living, with higher pay in metro areas.
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How Aging, Disability, and Veterans' Services Worker salary compares to other BSW careers
| Career | BLS category (SOC) | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Medical or Hospital Social Worker | 21-1022 | $67,880 |
| Behavioral-Health and Substance-Use Support Specialist | 21-1023 | $60,280 |
| Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) | 21-1021 | $59,550 |
| School Social Worker | 21-1021 | $59,550 |
| Child, Family, and Child-Welfare Caseworker | 21-1021 | $59,550 |
| Case Manager and Care Coordinator | 21-1093 | $45,930 |
| Community and Social-Service Worker | 21-1093 | $45,930 |
| Aging, Disability, and Veterans' Services Worker ← you are here | 21-1093 | $45,930 |
| Social and Human-Service Assistant | 21-1093 | $45,930 |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Several roles share a BLS occupation, so their reported medians match.
Sources
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025)
- O*NET OnLine 21-1093.00
- BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, Community and Social Service
Last refreshed 2026-06-08. Exact wages reflect the BLS OEWS May 2025 release; setting and experience ranges are estimates grounded in that distribution.