How much does a social and human service assistant make in Phoenix?
$43,230a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $20.78 an hour or $3,603 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.78
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 182 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 4,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,340Median: $43,230Highest 10%: $50,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,340 | $17.47 | |
| 25th | $37,550 | $18.05 | |
| Median | $43,230 | $20.78 | |
| 75th | $45,400 | $21.83 | |
| 90th | $50,210 | $24.14 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $40,720 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $38,690 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $38,440 |
| Yuma, AZ | $38,360 |
| Tucson, AZ | $37,880 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $36,080 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $67,090 |
| Substance Abuse | $66,020 |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,980 |
| Clergy | $63,000 |
| Social Worker | $62,150 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $61,850 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $61,730 |
| Religious Worker | $61,640 |
| Educational | $60,520 |
| Director | $57,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $20.78 ($43,230 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $43,230 against $45,930 nationally, 6% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $40,730, so Phoenix pays 6% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for social and human service assistant pay?
182 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a social and human service assistant make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,210 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.