How much does a social and human service assistant make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $23.25 an hour or $4,031 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.25
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 7,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,780 | $18.16 | |
| 25th | $43,150 | $20.75 | |
| Median | $48,370 | $23.25 | |
| 75th | $60,070 | $28.88 | |
| 90th | $73,250 | $35.22 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Education Specialist | $124,600 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $95,460 |
| Social Worker | $93,220 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $80,710 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $78,210 |
| Educational | $77,420 |
| Child | $75,550 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $73,610 |
| Counselor | $70,610 |
| Substance Abuse | $65,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $23.25 ($48,370 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $48,370 against $45,930 nationally, 5% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $59,460, so Washington pays 19% less.
Where does Washington rank for social and human service assistant pay?
58 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a social and human service assistant make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,250 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.