How much does a social and human service assistant make in Iowa?
$42,480a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in Iowa. That is $20.42 an hour or $3,540 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.42
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,060Median: $42,480Highest 10%: $60,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,060 | $15.89 | |
| 25th | $36,710 | $17.65 | |
| Median | $42,480 | $20.42 | |
| 75th | $48,050 | $23.10 | |
| 90th | $60,780 | $29.22 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $45,760 |
| Waterloo, IA | $44,250 |
| Sioux City, IA | $41,650 |
| Dubuque, IA | $41,030 |
| Omaha, NE | $40,510 |
| Iowa City, IA | $39,940 |
| Davenport, IA | $39,790 |
| Ames, IA | $38,240 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $37,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social and human service assistants.
| 27. Virginia | $43,450 |
| 28. North Carolina | $42,850 |
| 29. Kansas | $42,570 |
| 30. Iowa | $42,480 |
| 31. Hawaii | $42,400 |
| 32. Missouri | $41,780 |
| 33. Arizona | $40,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $20.42 ($42,480 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $42,480 against $45,930 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Iowa rank for social and human service assistant pay?
Iowa ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays social and human service assistants the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $45,760 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.