Hourly Wage for Human Services Worker Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Human Services Worker?

As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Human Services Worker in the United States is $19, which translates to an annual salary of about $38,682.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $22 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $17 to $21 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $15 per hour
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Human Services Worker Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $42,882 $3,574 $825 $21
Average $38,682 $3,224 $744 $19
25th Percentile $35,254 $2,938 $678 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Human Services Worker Salaries

A Human Services Worker's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Human Services Worker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Human Services Worker's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $38,068
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $38,807
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $40,563
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $40,751
  • Expert (over 8 years): $40,876
Levels Salary
Entry Level Human Services Worker$38,068
Intermediate Level Human Services Worker$38,807
Senior Level Human Services Worker$40,563
Specialist Level Human Services Worker$40,751
Expert Level Human Services Worker$40,876
$38,068 0 yr
$38,807 < 2 yrs
$40,563 2-4 yrs
$40,751 5-8 yrs
$40,876 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Human Services Workers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $48,790
  • San Francisco: $48,310
  • Oakland: $47,238

What Skills Can Increase a Human Services Worker's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 5.5% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Social Work (Mentioned in 3.29% Job Postings): Social work is an academic discipline and profession that concerns itself with individuals, families, groups and communities in an effort to enhance social functioning and overall well-being. Social functioning is the way in which people perform their social roles, and the structural institutions that are provided[by whom?] to sustain them. Social work applies social sciences, such as sociology, psychology, political science, public health, community development, law, and economics, to engage with client systems, conduct assessments, and develop interventions to solve social and personal problems; and to bring about social change. Social work practice is often divided[by whom?] into micro-work, which involves working directly with individuals or small groups; and macro-work, which involves working with communities, and - within social policy - fostering change on a larger scale.
  • Laundry (Mentioned in 2.66% Job Postings): Laundry refers to the washing of clothing and other textiles. Laundry processes are often done in a room reserved for that purpose; in an individual home this is referred to as a laundry room, Laundry in Australian English or utility room. An apartment building or student hall of residence may have a shared laundry facility such as a tvättstuga. A stand-alone business is referred to as a self-service laundry (launderette in British English or laundromat in American English). The material that is being washed, or has been laundered, is also generally referred to as laundry. Laundry has been part of history since humans began to wear clothes, so the methods by which different cultures have dealt with this universal human need are of interest to several branches of scholarship. Laundry work has traditionally been highly gendered, with the responsibility in most cultures falling to women (known as laundresses or washerwomen). The Industrial Revolution gradually led to mechanised solutions to laundry work, notably the washing machine and later the tumble dryer. Laundry, like cooking and child care, is done both at home and by commercial establishments outside the home.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 5.5%
Social Work 3.29%
Laundry 2.66%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Human Services Worker's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Microsoft Office: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
$46,032
19%
Presentation
$46,032
19%
Microsoft Office
$44,871
16%
Psychiatric
$44,097
14%
Programming
$43,324
12%
Collaboration
$43,324
12%
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How Education impacts a Human Services Worker's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Human Services Workers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Human Services Worker with a Associate's Degree is between $30,440 and $33,434).

Human Services Worker Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Human Services Worker
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.8%
High School 14.4%
Associates 19.2%
Bachelors 51.2%
Masters 14.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Human Services Worker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Human Services Worker's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Human Services Worker

Salaries for a Human Services Worker can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $44,620 in 2023 to around $44,118 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Human Services Worker salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Human Services Worker Over Time

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2023
$44,620
2024
$44,531
2025
$44,118
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2024 $44,531
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FAQ about Human Services Worker

1. What are the responsibilities of Human Services Worker?

Provides assistance to individuals with disabilities or who need assistance with daily tasks. Provides training in life skills. May work in social service facilities and programs such as group homes, mental health centers, youth service agencies, and adult care centers. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Human Services Worker

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

1.)

Planning: An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.

2.)

Social Work: Social work is an academic discipline and profession that concerns itself with individuals, families, groups and communities in an effort to enhance social functioning and overall well-being. Social functioning is the way in which people perform their social roles, and the structural institutions that are provided[by whom?] to sustain them. Social work applies social sciences, such as sociology, psychology, political science, public health, community development, law, and economics, to engage with client systems, conduct assessments, and develop interventions to solve social and personal problems; and to bring about social change. Social work practice is often divided[by whom?] into micro-work, which involves working directly with individuals or small groups; and macro-work, which involves working with communities, and - within social policy - fostering change on a larger scale.

3.)

Laundry: Laundry refers to the washing of clothing and other textiles. Laundry processes are often done in a room reserved for that purpose; in an individual home this is referred to as a laundry room, Laundry in Australian English or utility room. An apartment building or student hall of residence may have a shared laundry facility such as a tvättstuga. A stand-alone business is referred to as a self-service laundry (launderette in British English or laundromat in American English). The material that is being washed, or has been laundered, is also generally referred to as laundry. Laundry has been part of history since humans began to wear clothes, so the methods by which different cultures have dealt with this universal human need are of interest to several branches of scholarship. Laundry work has traditionally been highly gendered, with the responsibility in most cultures falling to women (known as laundresses or washerwomen). The Industrial Revolution gradually led to mechanised solutions to laundry work, notably the washing machine and later the tumble dryer. Laundry, like cooking and child care, is done both at home and by commercial establishments outside the home.

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