How much does a social and human service assistant make in Maryland?
$47,210a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in Maryland. That is $22.70 an hour or $3,934 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.70
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,990Median: $47,210Highest 10%: $68,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,990 | $17.78 | |
| 25th | $42,230 | $20.30 | |
| Median | $47,210 | $22.70 | |
| 75th | $59,130 | $28.43 | |
| 90th | $68,890 | $33.12 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salisbury, MD | $48,650 |
| Baltimore, MD | $48,420 |
| Washington, DC | $48,370 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $45,830 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $45,370 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $42,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social and human service assistants.
| 10. Idaho | $47,540 |
| 11. Wisconsin | $47,500 |
| 12. Alaska | $47,360 |
| 13. Maryland | $47,210 |
| 14. New York | $47,190 |
| 15. Massachusetts | $47,130 |
| 16. Illinois | $46,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $22.70 ($47,210 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $47,210 against $45,930 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Maryland rank for social and human service assistant pay?
Maryland ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays social and human service assistants the most?
Salisbury, MD, with a median of $48,650 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.