How much does a social and human service assistant make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.08 an hour or $3,828 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.08
- Average (mean)
- $47,690
- Jobs
- 437,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,200 | $16.44 | |
| 25th | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| Median | $45,930 | $22.08 | |
| 75th | $54,350 | $26.13 | |
| 90th | $63,290 | $30.43 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Maine | $47,710 |
| Colorado | $47,690 |
| Idaho | $47,540 |
| Wisconsin | $47,500 |
| Alaska | $47,360 |
| Maryland | $47,210 |
| New York | $47,190 |
| Massachusetts | $47,130 |
| Illinois | $46,950 |
| New Hampshire | $46,950 |
| Vermont | $46,640 |
| New Mexico | $46,340 |
| North Dakota | $46,260 |
| Texas | $45,860 |
| Wyoming | $45,290 |
| Connecticut | $44,730 |
| Indiana | $44,550 |
| Florida | $44,410 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,050 |
| Virginia | $43,450 |
| North Carolina | $42,850 |
| Kansas | $42,570 |
| Iowa | $42,480 |
| Hawaii | $42,400 |
| Missouri | $41,780 |
| Arizona | $40,730 |
| Delaware | $40,710 |
| Tennessee | $40,310 |
| Utah | $39,930 |
| Georgia | $39,480 |
| West Virginia | $39,290 |
| Michigan | $39,160 |
| Nebraska | $38,940 |
| Montana | $38,570 |
| Nevada | $38,570 |
| South Carolina | $38,550 |
| Ohio | $38,390 |
| South Dakota | $38,350 |
| Kentucky | $37,440 |
| Arkansas | $36,770 |
| Oklahoma | $36,740 |
| Alabama | $35,830 |
| Louisiana | $35,780 |
| Mississippi | $31,200 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Eau Claire, WI | $63,870 |
| San Jose, CA | $60,650 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $58,940 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $58,580 |
| Napa, CA | $58,470 |
| Seattle, WA | $58,090 |
| San Francisco, CA | $57,580 |
| Salem, OR | $57,560 |
| Duluth, MN | $56,120 |
| Modesto, CA | $55,330 |
| Wausau, WI | $55,330 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $55,160 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $54,960 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $54,870 |
| Bellingham, WA | $54,320 |
In other countries
Social and Human Service Assistant belongs to the international group "Social work associate professionals".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Educational$64,330
- Marriage and Family Therapist$66,940
- Rehabilitation Counselor$46,850
- Substance Abuse$59,350
- Counselor$50,860
- Child$59,550
- Healthcare Social Worker$67,880
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$60,280
- Social Worker$71,900
- Health Education Specialist$64,070
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.08 ($45,930 a year).
How much does a social and human service assistant make a month?
About $3,828 a month before tax, based on a median of $45,930 a year.
How much does a social and human service assistant make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,200 or less a year ($16.44 an hour); the top 10% make $63,290 or more.
Which state pays social and human service assistants the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $59,460 a year, followed by Washington ($54,770) and Oregon ($51,230).
Which city pays social and human service assistants the most?
Eau Claire, WI, with a median of $63,870 a year.
How many social and human service assistants are there in the United States?
About 437,860 people work as social and human service assistants.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.