SOC 21-1093 · May 2025 · United States
Social and Human Service Assistants
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Social and Human Service Assistants across the United States is $45,930 per year, measured over 437,860 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $59,460.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Social and Human Service Assistants
Pay for this occupation varies by 90.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $59,460 and Mississippi pays $31,200.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $59,460 | 2,080 | |
| 2 | Washington | $54,770 | 7,590 | |
| 3 | Oregon | $51,230 | 11,260 | |
| 4 | California | $51,090 | 58,730 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $49,940 | 11,110 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $48,420 | 17,270 | |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $47,720 | 2,290 | |
| 8 | Maine | $47,710 | 4,580 | |
| 9 | Colorado | $47,690 | 5,410 | |
| 10 | Idaho | $47,540 | 3,810 |
States with the most Social and Human Service Assistants jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 58,730 | $51,090 | |
| 2 | New York | 40,970 | $47,190 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 24,340 | $44,050 | |
| 4 | Florida | 22,670 | $44,410 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 22,220 | $46,950 | |
| 6 | Texas | 21,620 | $45,860 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 17,270 | $48,420 | |
| 8 | Michigan | 12,450 | $39,160 | |
| 9 | Indiana | 11,740 | $44,550 | |
| 10 | Oregon | 11,260 | $51,230 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eau Claire | $63,870 | 390 |
| 2 | San Jose | $60,650 | 1,930 |
| 3 | Fond du Lac | $58,940 | 180 |
| 4 | Santa Rosa | $58,580 | 790 |
| 5 | Napa | $58,470 | 230 |
| 6 | Seattle | $58,090 | 3,910 |
| 7 | San Francisco | $57,580 | 7,970 |
| 8 | Salem | $57,560 | 1,200 |
| 9 | Duluth | $56,120 | 600 |
| 10 | Modesto | $55,330 | 710 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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