How much does a social and human service assistant make in Washington?
$54,770a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in Washington. That is $26.33 an hour or $4,564 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.33
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,180Median: $54,770Highest 10%: $72,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,180 | $20.76 | |
| 25th | $47,520 | $22.85 | |
| Median | $54,770 | $26.33 | |
| 75th | $61,640 | $29.63 | |
| 90th | $72,770 | $34.99 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $58,090 |
| Bellingham, WA | $54,320 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $52,990 |
| Portland, OR | $51,710 |
| Longview, WA | $51,050 |
| Olympia, WA | $50,620 |
| Bremerton, WA | $49,390 |
| Yakima, WA | $49,160 |
| Spokane, WA | $48,820 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $48,430 |
| Lewiston, ID | $48,220 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $47,910 |
| Kennewick, WA | $47,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social and human service assistants.
| 1. District of Columbia | $59,460 |
| 2. Washington | $54,770 |
| 3. Oregon | $51,230 |
| 4. California | $51,090 |
| 5. Minnesota | $49,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $26.33 ($54,770 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $54,770 against $45,930 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Washington rank for social and human service assistant pay?
Washington ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays social and human service assistants the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $58,090 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.