Social and Human Service Assistant Salary
Social and Human Service Assistants earn a median $45,930 a year nationally. Community and Social Service Occupations
U.S. median
$45,930
$22.08 per hour
Range
$34,200 – $63,290
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
437,860
across the U.S.
▲1.8%
Pay trend: The median for social and human service assistants in the U.S. rose from $45,120 (May 2024) to $45,930 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 0.6%.
What social and human service assistants do
Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +7.4% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 48,900
Employment of social and human service assistants is projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 48,900 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Social and Human Service Assistant take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$39,085
per year · effective tax rate 14.9%
$3,257Monthly
$1,629Twice a month
$1,503Every 2 weeks
$18.79Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,332
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,848
- Medicare (1.45%)$666
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$39,085
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,200 | $16.44 | $29,660 |
| 25th percentile | $38,150 | $18.34 | $32,834 |
| Median (50th) | $45,930 | $22.08 | $39,085 |
| 75th percentile | $54,350 | $26.13 | $45,850 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $63,290 | $30.43 | $53,034 |
Best cities for social and human service assistants (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $58,090 | $48,855 | $43,961 | 3,910 |
| 2 | Austin, TX | $49,150 | $41,672 | $42,494 | 2,470 |
| 3 | Kansas City, MO | $45,860 | $37,810 | $40,857 | 2,350 |
| 4 | Sacramento, CA | $53,810 | $43,439 | $40,723 | 3,190 |
| 5 | Indianapolis, IN | $46,550 | $38,239 | $39,959 | 3,590 |
| 6 | San Francisco, CA | $57,580 | $46,193 | $39,955 | 7,970 |
| 7 | Syracuse, NY | $47,330 | $38,251 | $39,952 | 2,390 |
| 8 | Houston, TX | $46,100 | $39,221 | $39,767 | 3,450 |
| 9 | St. Louis, MO | $45,430 | $37,485 | $39,422 | 2,730 |
| 10 | Dallas, TX | $46,850 | $39,824 | $38,630 | 4,140 |
| 11 | Providence, RI | $47,440 | $39,136 | $38,454 | 3,000 |
| 12 | Minneapolis, MN | $49,750 | $40,295 | $38,441 | 7,160 |
| 13 | Denver, CO | $49,700 | $40,636 | $38,414 | 2,500 |
| 14 | Pittsburgh, PA | $43,970 | $36,160 | $38,195 | 4,140 |
| 15 | Tampa, FL | $45,000 | $38,338 | $37,999 | 3,840 |
| 16 | Portland, OR | $51,710 | $40,034 | $37,975 | 5,930 |
| 17 | Baltimore, MD | $48,420 | $39,149 | $37,468 | 3,230 |
| 18 | Rochester, NY | $44,800 | $36,355 | $37,465 | 2,630 |
| 19 | Columbus, OH | $42,190 | $35,702 | $37,396 | 2,430 |
| 20 | Riverside, CA | $48,370 | $39,465 | $37,076 | 5,100 |
| 21 | Orlando, FL | $44,030 | $37,558 | $37,033 | 2,390 |
| 22 | Chicago, IL | $47,180 | $37,899 | $36,583 | 16,080 |
| 23 | Philadelphia, PA | $45,370 | $37,242 | $36,314 | 12,160 |
| 24 | Washington, DC | $48,370 | $39,309 | $36,102 | 7,790 |
| 25 | Los Angeles, CA | $50,330 | $40,897 | $36,011 | 18,790 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Seattle, WA — $58,090
- San Francisco, CA — $57,580
- Sacramento, CA — $53,810
- Portland, OR — $51,710
- Los Angeles, CA — $50,330
- Minneapolis, MN — $49,750
- Denver, CO — $49,700
- San Diego, CA — $49,500
- Austin, TX — $49,150
- Baltimore, MD — $48,420
- Riverside, CA — $48,370
- Washington, DC — $48,370
- New York, NY — $47,860
- Boston, MA — $47,530
- Providence, RI — $47,440
Social and Human Service Assistant salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $59,460 | +3.9% | $47,538 | $40,930 – $86,090 | 2,080 |
| Washington | $54,770 | +9.7% | $46,188 | $43,180 – $72,770 | 7,590 |
| Oregon | $51,230 | +5.3% | $39,690 | $39,860 – $67,170 | 11,260 |
| California | $51,090 | −1.3% | $41,452 | $39,040 – $74,250 | 58,730 |
| Minnesota | $49,940 | +2.2% | $40,434 | $38,490 – $64,560 | 11,110 |
| New Jersey | $48,420 | −1.2% | $39,958 | $34,340 – $72,800 | 17,270 |
| Rhode Island | $47,720 | +0.2% | $39,350 | $36,580 – $71,270 | 2,290 |
| Maine | $47,710 | +3.0% | $38,476 | $39,770 – $60,050 | 4,580 |
| Colorado | $47,690 | +2.1% | $39,109 | $38,440 – $65,450 | 5,410 |
| Idaho | $47,540 | +3.2% | $38,967 | $37,450 – $60,470 | 3,810 |
| Wisconsin | $47,500 | +2.3% | $39,037 | $34,990 – $71,390 | 7,750 |
| Alaska | $47,360 | +2.5% | $40,234 | $37,440 – $78,850 | 1,370 |
| Maryland | $47,210 | +4.3% | $38,234 | $36,990 – $68,890 | 7,280 |
| New York | $47,190 | +2.1% | $38,146 | $35,980 – $64,430 | 40,970 |
| Massachusetts | $47,130 | −0.3% | $37,912 | $39,440 – $63,670 | 9,180 |
| Illinois | $46,950 | +2.7% | $37,725 | $35,030 – $72,780 | 22,220 |
| New Hampshire | $46,950 | +2.3% | $39,904 | $37,700 – $58,210 | 1,860 |
| Vermont | $46,640 | +0.6% | $38,527 | $38,760 – $55,380 | 1,920 |
| New Mexico | $46,340 | +3.0% | $38,389 | $32,820 – $63,650 | 3,050 |
| North Dakota | $46,260 | −1.6% | $39,350 | $37,270 – $66,170 | 1,530 |
| Texas | $45,860 | +4.2% | $39,029 | $31,350 – $60,460 | 21,620 |
| Wyoming | $45,290 | +5.6% | $38,571 | $34,280 – $61,080 | 610 |
| Connecticut | $44,730 | −0.8% | $37,033 | $36,890 – $60,980 | 9,930 |
| Indiana | $44,550 | +8.3% | $36,691 | $31,200 – $58,640 | 11,740 |
| Florida | $44,410 | +3.8% | $37,863 | $34,180 – $59,460 | 22,670 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,050 | +1.6% | $36,222 | $34,520 – $58,700 | 24,340 |
| Virginia | $43,450 | +0.6% | $35,408 | $32,840 – $60,500 | 10,670 |
| North Carolina | $42,850 | +5.9% | $35,409 | $30,620 – $59,570 | 9,020 |
| Kansas | $42,570 | +5.0% | $34,809 | $34,330 – $55,580 | 6,070 |
| Iowa | $42,480 | +5.4% | $35,350 | $33,060 – $60,780 | 5,230 |
| Hawaii | $42,400 | −1.5% | $34,512 | $36,530 – $58,030 | 2,230 |
| Missouri | $41,780 | +7.8% | $34,724 | $31,730 – $50,710 | 6,200 |
| Arizona | $40,730 | −1.0% | $34,097 | $35,630 – $49,950 | 7,290 |
| Delaware | $40,710 | −0.4% | $33,308 | $33,080 – $49,420 | 1,050 |
| Tennessee | $40,310 | +4.1% | $34,569 | $30,280 – $52,190 | 4,380 |
| Utah | $39,930 | −1.4% | $33,433 | $33,790 – $55,840 | 6,540 |
| Georgia | $39,480 | +6.1% | $32,476 | $29,030 – $58,050 | 7,410 |
| West Virginia | $39,290 | +3.8% | $32,674 | $29,690 – $52,510 | 3,320 |
| Michigan | $39,160 | +1.6% | $32,232 | $30,780 – $57,100 | 12,450 |
| Nebraska | $38,940 | +2.5% | $32,576 | $31,010 – $46,640 | 1,460 |
| Montana | $38,570 | +4.5% | $32,115 | $29,840 – $50,620 | 1,200 |
| Nevada | $38,570 | −1.7% | $33,171 | $30,940 – $56,470 | 2,420 |
| South Carolina | $38,550 | +3.0% | $31,999 | $30,270 – $58,120 | 5,220 |
| Ohio | $38,390 | −1.2% | $32,753 | $30,250 – $52,570 | 10,970 |
| South Dakota | $38,350 | +1.6% | $32,994 | $29,850 – $48,120 | 830 |
| Kentucky | $37,440 | +2.4% | $31,070 | $27,540 – $55,530 | 4,670 |
| Arkansas | $36,770 | −1.5% | $30,503 | $25,880 – $49,660 | 3,530 |
| Oklahoma | $36,740 | −1.9% | $30,593 | $27,490 – $54,320 | 3,340 |
| Alabama | $35,830 | +5.3% | $29,443 | $24,170 – $52,100 | 3,370 |
| Louisiana | $35,780 | +6.7% | $30,242 | $27,060 – $49,810 | 3,440 |
| Mississippi | $31,200 | +8.0% | $26,733 | $22,990 – $45,710 | — |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Health Worker | $51,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $56,730 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,070 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $66,270 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $46,850 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Counselors, All Other | $50,860 | Master's degree | +5.9% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $59,350 | Master's degree | +18.4% |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $59,550 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $60,280 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $64,330 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make?
The national median salary for social and human service assistants is $45,930 a year ($22.08 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,200 and the top 10% earn over $63,290. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays social and human service assistants the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $59,460. After taxes and local prices, Seattle, WA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many social and human service assistants are there in the U.S.?
About 437,860 people work as social and human service assistants nationwide.
All 34 cities
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Boston, MA
- Chicago, IL
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Hartford, CT
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Kansas City, MO
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- Minneapolis, MN
- New York, NY
- Orlando, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, OR
- Providence, RI
- Riverside, CA
- Rochester, NY
- Sacramento, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Syracuse, NY
- Tampa, FL
- Washington, DC