How much does a social and human service assistant make in Denver?
$49,700a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $23.89 an hour or $4,142 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.89
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 2,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,650Median: $49,700Highest 10%: $68,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,650 | $19.54 | |
| 25th | $46,150 | $22.19 | |
| Median | $49,700 | $23.89 | |
| 75th | $58,520 | $28.13 | |
| 90th | $68,450 | $32.91 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants.
| Boulder, CO | $52,830 |
| Greeley, CO | $47,270 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $46,870 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $45,580 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $44,560 |
| Pueblo, CO | $43,660 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Education Specialist | $80,060 |
| Counselor | $77,000 |
| Religious Worker | $75,460 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $71,680 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $70,920 |
| Child | $67,560 |
| Educational | $67,080 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $64,120 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $63,480 |
| Clergy | $63,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $23.89 ($49,700 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $49,700 against $45,930 nationally, 8% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $47,690, so Denver pays 4% more.
Where does Denver rank for social and human service assistant pay?
36 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a social and human service assistant make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,450 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.