How much does a social and human service assistant make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $22.16 an hour or $3,842 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.16
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 100 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 3,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,970 | $14.89 | |
| 25th | $38,620 | $18.57 | |
| Median | $46,100 | $22.16 | |
| 75th | $52,010 | $25.00 | |
| 90th | $61,860 | $29.74 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants.
| Killeen, TX | $49,610 |
| Austin, TX | $49,150 |
| Dallas, TX | $46,850 |
| Midland, TX | $46,420 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Director | $83,480 |
| Social Worker | $82,610 |
| Educational | $75,930 |
| Health Education Specialist | $75,350 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $71,900 |
| Substance Abuse | $67,370 |
| Clergy | $61,010 |
| Child | $56,670 |
| Counselor | $54,450 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $51,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $22.16 ($46,100 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $46,100 against $45,930 nationally, 0% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $45,860, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for social and human service assistant pay?
100 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a social and human service assistant make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,860 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.