Social And Human Services Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Social And Human Services Assistant make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Social And Human Services Assistant in the United States is $62,042 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Social And Human Services Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,762
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,289 to $69,224
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,141
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Social And Human Services Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $69,224 $5,769 $1,331 $33
Average $62,042 $5,170 $1,193 $30
25th Percentile $55,289 $4,607 $1,063 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Social And Human Services Assistant Salaries

A Social And Human Services Assistant'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 Social And Human Services Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Social And Human Services Assistant'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): $60,448
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $60,635
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,090
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,330
  • Expert (over 8 years): $66,562
Levels Salary
Entry Level Social And Human Services Assistant$60,448
Intermediate Level Social And Human Services Assistant$60,635
Senior Level Social And Human Services Assistant$63,090
Specialist Level Social And Human Services Assistant$66,330
Expert Level Social And Human Services Assistant$66,562
$60,448 0 yr
$60,635 < 2 yrs
$63,090 2-4 yrs
$66,330 5-8 yrs
$66,562 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Social And Human Services Assistants

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: $78,254
  • San Francisco: $77,397
  • Oakland: $75,766

What Skills Can Increase a Social And Human Services Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 7.82% 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.
  • Discharge Planning (Mentioned in 3.73% Job Postings): Developing a personalized plan to ensure the smooth transition of a patient from a health organization to the patient's home or residential care.
  • Patient Care (Mentioned in 2.13% Job Postings): Patient care refers to the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of physical and mental well-being through services offered by health professionals.
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Planning 7.82%
Discharge Planning 3.73%
Patient Care 2.13%
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 Social And Human Services Assistant's salary.
  • Care Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Patient Care: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Community Health: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Care Management
 $66,385
7%
Patient Care
 $65,765
6%
Community Health
 $64,524
4%
Leadership
 $64,524
4%
Organizing
 $64,524
4%
Collaboration
 $63,903
3%
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How Education impacts a Social And Human Services Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Social And Human Services Assistants enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Social And Human Services Assistant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $63,714 and $67,641).

Social And Human Services Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Social And Human Services Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 2.3%
Associates 3.7%
Bachelors 82.5%
Masters 10.9%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Social And Human Services Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Social And Human Services Assistant'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.

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$55,289
Average $62,042/year
$69,224
$4,607
Average $5,170/month
$5,769
$1,063
Average $1,193/week
$1,331
$27
Average $30/hour
$33
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $69,224 $5,769 $1,331 $33
Average $62,042 $5,170 $1,193 $30
25th Percentile $55,289 $4,607 $1,063 $27

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Salary Trends for Social And Human Services Assistant

Salaries for a Social And Human Services Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $73,763 in 2023 to around $70,190 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Social And Human Services Assistant salary trends, .

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$71,612
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