How much does a social and human service assistant make in California?
$51,090a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in California. That is $24.56 an hour or $4,258 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.56
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 58,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,040Median: $51,090Highest 10%: $74,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,040 | $18.77 | |
| 25th | $46,110 | $22.17 | |
| Median | $51,090 | $24.56 | |
| 75th | $61,450 | $29.54 | |
| 90th | $74,250 | $35.70 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $60,650 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $58,580 |
| Napa, CA | $58,470 |
| San Francisco, CA | $57,580 |
| Modesto, CA | $55,330 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $55,160 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $54,960 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $54,870 |
| Sacramento, CA | $53,810 |
| Yuba City, CA | $52,750 |
| Oxnard, CA | $52,180 |
| Vallejo, CA | $50,650 |
| Salinas, CA | $50,630 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $50,330 |
| Visalia, CA | $50,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $49,500 |
| Stockton, CA | $49,070 |
| Chico, CA | $48,890 |
| Redding, CA | $48,530 |
| Merced, CA | $48,410 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,370 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $48,280 |
| Fresno, CA | $47,260 |
| Hanford, CA | $46,310 |
| El Centro, CA | $45,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social and human service assistants.
| 1. District of Columbia | $59,460 |
| 2. Washington | $54,770 |
| 3. Oregon | $51,230 |
| 4. California | $51,090 |
| 5. Minnesota | $49,940 |
| 6. New Jersey | $48,420 |
| 7. Rhode Island | $47,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $24.56 ($51,090 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $51,090 against $45,930 nationally, 11% more.
Where does California rank for social and human service assistant pay?
California ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays social and human service assistants the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $60,650 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.