How much does a social and human service assistant make in New York?
$47,190a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in New York. That is $22.69 an hour or $3,933 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.69
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 40,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,980Median: $47,190Highest 10%: $64,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,980 | $17.30 | |
| 25th | $39,790 | $19.13 | |
| Median | $47,190 | $22.69 | |
| 75th | $56,140 | $26.99 | |
| 90th | $64,430 | $30.98 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ithaca, NY | $53,550 |
| New York, NY | $47,860 |
| Elmira, NY | $47,850 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $47,760 |
| Syracuse, NY | $47,330 |
| Kingston, NY | $47,290 |
| Albany, NY | $45,490 |
| Rochester, NY | $44,800 |
| Buffalo, NY | $44,340 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $43,940 |
| Binghamton, NY | $43,550 |
| Utica, NY | $42,780 |
| Watertown, NY | $38,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social and human service assistants.
| 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 |
| 17. New Hampshire | $46,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $22.69 ($47,190 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $47,190 against $45,930 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New York rank for social and human service assistant pay?
New York ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays social and human service assistants the most?
Ithaca, NY, with a median of $53,550 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.