Social Services
Concierges
Assist patrons at hotel, apartment, or office building with personal services. May take messages; arrange or give advice on transportation, business services, or entertainment; or monitor guest requests for housekeeping and maintenance.
Median salary (BLS)
$38,950
10th–90th percentile (BLS)
$32k – $58k
Job outlook
+2% (about average)
AI exposure
Plan a path to Concierges
Education
Typical entry: No degree required
Plan my path to this →How to qualify
EstimateLicense requiredCost to qualify
$200–$1,150
Time to qualify
1.5 yr
Renewal
$75/yr
- 1
High school diploma or GED
CourseExpected by most employers; if you need the GED, test fees run $0–$150 depending on the state.
$0–$150 · 3 months · varies by state source
- 2
On-the-job training
ExperienceEmployer-provided and typically paid — days to a few months for most no-degree roles.
Cost varies · 3 months source
- 3
State license — supervised hours + exam
LicenseMost counseling and social-work roles (LCSW/LPC pattern) require supervised experience hours and a state exam.
$200–$1,000 · 12 months · varies by state · renews every 2 yr source
Estimated typical U.S. route for "Concierges" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.
Typical progression
Junior Concierges
Entry / Junior
$31,620
~2 yrs to advance
Concierges
Established
$38,950
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Concierges
Senior
$48,260
Key skills
A typical day
- •Provide information about local features, such as shopping, dining, nightlife, or recreational destinations.
- •Make reservations for patrons, such as for dinner, spa treatments, or golf tee times, and obtain tickets to special events.
- •Provide directions to guests.
- •Order flowers for guests.
- •Make travel arrangements for sightseeing or other tours.
Fields of study
Any field
Top colleges for Social Services
Explore all- University of Michigan18% admit · $87,000 grad pay
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill19% admit · $73,000 grad pay
- University of Chicago5% admit · $91,000 grad pay
- Columbia University4% admit · $103,000 grad pay
- University of Wisconsin–Madison49% admit · $72,000 grad pay
Reputation-based selection; stats shown are outcome data per school.