The average salary for a social and human service assistant in the United States is $44,240, but the range typically falls between $35,770 and $49,280. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $21.27, with a range between $17.2 and $23.69.
There are approximately 409,310 people employed as a social and human service assistant in the United States. With California, New York, Pennsylvania employing the highest number of social and human service assistants.The state with the best pay for a social and human service assistant is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $59,290, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $31,900.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $30,720 | $14.77 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,770 | $17.2 |
| Median | $41,410 | $19.91 |
| 75th Percentile | $49,280 | $23.69 |
| 90th Percentile | $61,820 | $29.72 |
The salary of a social and human service assistant can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a social and human service assistant in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for social and human service assistants are District of Columbia, California, New Jersey, Washington, Oregon while the worst states are Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Montana, Oklahoma.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $20,430 | $32,660 | $44,840 |
| Alaska | $34,620 | $46,800 | $61,480 |
| Arizona | $31,120 | $40,490 | $49,860 |
| Arkansas | $27,360 | $37,460 | $46,570 |
| California | $35,690 | $51,660 | $73,690 |
| Colorado | $35,320 | $46,190 | $62,080 |
| Connecticut | $32,000 | $45,010 | $59,230 |
| Delaware | $31,490 | $39,220 | $47,640 |
| District of Columbia | $37,890 | $59,290 | $82,120 |
| Florida | $29,780 | $41,560 | $55,590 |
| Georgia | $25,530 | $36,660 | $49,560 |
| Hawaii | $31,500 | $41,020 | $50,830 |
| Idaho | $33,070 | $44,680 | $56,740 |
| Illinois | $33,820 | $44,930 | $59,990 |
| Indiana | $29,950 | $39,990 | $50,950 |
| Iowa | $29,960 | $40,360 | $55,070 |
| Kansas | $29,740 | $38,810 | $49,430 |
| Kentucky | $26,100 | $38,050 | $51,690 |
| Louisiana | $22,220 | $33,480 | $47,890 |
| Maine | $36,800 | $43,750 | $50,870 |
| Maryland | $32,010 | $42,990 | $58,990 |
| Massachusetts | $32,480 | $48,460 | $73,360 |
| Michigan | $28,580 | $39,100 | $50,840 |
| Minnesota | $35,890 | $46,400 | $60,410 |
| Mississippi | $19,400 | $31,900 | $46,260 |
| Missouri | $27,780 | $38,310 | $48,080 |
| Montana | $27,040 | $34,410 | $44,470 |
| Nebraska | $29,160 | $36,870 | $45,940 |
| Nevada | $28,710 | $40,550 | $50,410 |
| New Hampshire | $33,070 | $42,150 | $52,690 |
| New Jersey | $32,380 | $50,110 | $73,850 |
| New Mexico | $29,070 | $42,030 | $57,320 |
| New York | $32,630 | $46,970 | $63,830 |
| North Carolina | $29,040 | $41,440 | $59,450 |
| North Dakota | $33,070 | $46,240 | $63,960 |
| Ohio | $29,210 | $41,250 | $57,120 |
| Oklahoma | $27,610 | $36,830 | $50,320 |
| Oregon | $36,840 | $47,690 | $60,670 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,630 | $43,550 | $59,270 |
| Rhode Island | $33,020 | $44,330 | $59,000 |
| South Carolina | $24,890 | $37,700 | $53,860 |
| South Dakota | $27,110 | $35,470 | $44,370 |
| Tennessee | $28,040 | $38,920 | $50,600 |
| Texas | $27,140 | $42,530 | $59,450 |
| Utah | $30,660 | $39,640 | $50,360 |
| Vermont | $34,310 | $42,770 | $53,280 |
| Virginia | $29,520 | $40,400 | $51,850 |
| Washington | $36,870 | $48,870 | $63,220 |
| West Virginia | $26,260 | $35,900 | $46,860 |
| Wisconsin | $30,600 | $45,210 | $65,690 |
| Wyoming | $30,380 | $39,610 | $50,690 |
Even between cities, the salary of a social and human service assistant can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for social and human service assistants is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $57,690.The city with the lowest average salary for social and human service assistants is Dothan, AL with an average salary of $25,310.
Areas with highest average salaries for social and human service assistants
Areas with lowest average salaries for social and human service assistants
The number of social and human service assistants in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of social and human service assistants has increased by 9,390. On average, the number of social and human service assistants has been increasing by 0.6% each year. The salary of social and human service assistants has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of social and human service assistants has increased by $6,010. On average, the salary of social and human service assistants has been increasing by 3.9% each year.
Social and Human Service Assistants are part of the community and social service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for social and human service assistants compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all community and social service occupations jobs here.
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