How much does a social and human service assistant make in Alabama?
$35,830a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in Alabama. That is $17.23 an hour or $2,986 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.23
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,170Median: $35,830Highest 10%: $52,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,170 | $11.62 | |
| 25th | $29,660 | $14.26 | |
| Median | $35,830 | $17.23 | |
| 75th | $42,730 | $20.54 | |
| 90th | $52,100 | $25.05 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Birmingham, AL | $36,510 |
| Decatur, AL | $36,450 |
| Huntsville, AL | $36,070 |
| Columbus, GA | $35,530 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $35,360 |
| Montgomery, AL | $35,150 |
| Auburn, AL | $35,010 |
| Anniston, AL | $34,960 |
| Daphne, AL | $34,950 |
| Florence, AL | $34,350 |
| Mobile, AL | $33,740 |
| Gadsden, AL | $29,800 |
| Dothan, AL | $24,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social and human service assistants.
| 46. Kentucky | $37,440 |
| 47. Arkansas | $36,770 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $36,740 |
| 49. Alabama | $35,830 |
| 50. Louisiana | $35,780 |
| 51. Mississippi | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $17.23 ($35,830 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $35,830 against $45,930 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Alabama rank for social and human service assistant pay?
Alabama ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays social and human service assistants the most?
Birmingham, AL, with a median of $36,510 a year.
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.