How much does a social and human service assistant make in St. Louis?
$45,430a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $21.84 an hour or $3,786 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.84
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 118 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 2,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,960Median: $45,430Highest 10%: $62,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,960 | $16.81 | |
| 25th | $38,030 | $18.28 | |
| Median | $45,430 | $21.84 | |
| 75th | $50,210 | $24.14 | |
| 90th | $62,390 | $30.00 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants.
| Kansas City, MO | $45,860 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $42,110 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $40,150 |
| Columbia, MO | $40,090 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $39,550 |
| Springfield, MO | $38,840 |
| Joplin, MO | $38,650 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $93,100 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $62,200 |
| Clergy | $60,290 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $60,270 |
| Educational | $60,160 |
| Substance Abuse | $58,570 |
| Health Education Specialist | $57,050 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $52,720 |
| Child | $51,080 |
| Director | $50,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $21.84 ($45,430 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $45,430 against $45,930 nationally, 1% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $41,780, so St. Louis pays 9% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for social and human service assistant pay?
118 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a social and human service assistant make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,390 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.