How much does a social and human service assistant make in Massachusetts?
$47,130a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in Massachusetts. That is $22.66 an hour or $3,928 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.66
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,440Median: $47,130Highest 10%: $63,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,440 | $18.96 | |
| 25th | $43,960 | $21.13 | |
| Median | $47,130 | $22.66 | |
| 75th | $57,320 | $27.56 | |
| 90th | $63,670 | $30.61 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $47,990 |
| Boston, MA | $47,530 |
| Providence, RI | $47,440 |
| Worcester, MA | $46,030 |
| Springfield, MA | $44,970 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $44,900 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $44,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social and human service assistants.
| 12. Alaska | $47,360 |
| 13. Maryland | $47,210 |
| 14. New York | $47,190 |
| 15. Massachusetts | $47,130 |
| 16. Illinois | $46,950 |
| 17. New Hampshire | $46,950 |
| 18. Vermont | $46,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $22.66 ($47,130 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $47,130 against $45,930 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for social and human service assistant pay?
Massachusetts ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays social and human service assistants the most?
Barnstable Town, MA, with a median of $47,990 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.