How much does a social and human service assistant make in Springfield?
$51,680a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $24.85 an hour or $4,307 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.85
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,490Median: $51,680Highest 10%: $88,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,490 | $16.58 | |
| 25th | $38,390 | $18.46 | |
| Median | $51,680 | $24.85 | |
| 75th | $71,990 | $34.61 | |
| 90th | $88,790 | $42.69 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants.
| Chicago, IL | $47,180 |
| St. Louis, MO | $45,430 |
| Decatur, IL | $45,040 |
| Champaign, IL | $44,640 |
| Rockford, IL | $44,570 |
| Kankakee, IL | $43,250 |
| Peoria, IL | $42,530 |
| Bloomington, IL | $41,560 |
| Davenport, IA | $39,790 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $39,550 |
| Paducah, KY | $37,430 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Child | $76,330 |
| Health Education Specialist | $71,990 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $63,370 |
| Social Worker | $61,030 |
| Substance Abuse | $59,450 |
| Educational | $57,210 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $53,640 |
| Clergy | $52,070 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $46,010 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $24.85 ($51,680 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $51,680 against $45,930 nationally, 13% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $46,950, so Springfield pays 10% more.
Where does Springfield rank for social and human service assistant pay?
23 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a social and human service assistant make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,790 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.