How much does a social and human service assistant make in Austin?
$49,150a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $23.63 an hour or $4,096 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.63
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 2,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,280Median: $49,150Highest 10%: $60,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 25th | $44,770 | $21.52 | |
| Median | $49,150 | $23.63 | |
| 75th | $56,760 | $27.29 | |
| 90th | $60,160 | $28.92 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants.
| Killeen, TX | $49,610 |
| Dallas, TX | $46,850 |
| Midland, TX | $46,420 |
| Houston, TX | $46,100 |
| San Antonio, TX | $45,970 |
| Brownsville, TX | $45,360 |
| Amarillo, TX | $44,600 |
| Beaumont, TX | $44,460 |
| Lubbock, TX | $43,880 |
| Odessa, TX | $43,560 |
| Sherman, TX | $43,040 |
| Victoria, TX | $43,020 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $42,930 |
| College Station, TX | $42,820 |
| Abilene, TX | $42,450 |
| San Angelo, TX | $42,120 |
| Waco, TX | $41,430 |
| Laredo, TX | $41,160 |
| Texarkana, TX | $40,060 |
| El Paso, TX | $40,050 |
| Tyler, TX | $39,730 |
| McAllen, TX | $39,610 |
| Longview, TX | $37,340 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $36,040 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $76,020 |
| Health Education Specialist | $71,340 |
| Substance Abuse | $66,780 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $63,150 |
| Clergy | $62,670 |
| Social Worker | $61,690 |
| Educational | $61,570 |
| Child | $58,640 |
| Counselor | $54,240 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $52,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $23.63 ($49,150 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $49,150 against $45,930 nationally, 7% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $45,860, so Austin pays 7% more.
Where does Austin rank for social and human service assistant pay?
43 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a social and human service assistant make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,160 or more.
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.