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How much does a social and human service assistant make in Worcester?

$46,030a year

Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $22.13 an hour or $3,836 a month.

Hourly
$22.13
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
103 of 391
Jobs in the area
1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,350Median: $46,030Highest 10%: $60,790
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,350$18.92
25th$43,000$20.67
Median$46,030$22.13
75th$55,340$26.61
90th$60,790$29.23

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants.

Barnstable Town, MA$47,990
Boston, MA$47,530
Providence, RI$47,440
Springfield, MA$44,970
Amherst Town, MA$44,900
Pittsfield, MA$44,730
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Related jobs in Worcester

Same field, median yearly pay.

Educational$78,040
Healthcare Social Worker$74,520
Clergy$72,300
Child$70,900
Marriage and Family Therapist$62,490
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$60,480
Health Education Specialist$59,290
Substance Abuse$57,950
Community and Social Service Specialist$55,000
Rehabilitation Counselor$54,270
Salaries for every job in Worcester, MA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Worcester?

The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $22.13 ($46,030 a year).

Do social and human service assistants make more in Worcester than the national average?

Yes: $46,030 against $45,930 nationally, 0% more.

How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $47,130, so Worcester pays 2% less.

Where does Worcester rank for social and human service assistant pay?

103 of 391 metro areas with data.

How much does a social and human service assistant make starting out in Worcester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,790 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.