Social and Human Service Assistants Salary by State
The national median pay for social and human service assistants is $45,930 a year. By state, it ranges from $31,200 in Mississippi to $59,460 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $34,200
- 25th percentile
- $38,150
- Median
- $45,930
- 75th percentile
- $54,350
- Top 10%
- $63,290
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 437,860 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $59,460 | +29% | $40,930 | $86,090 | 2,080 |
| 2 | Washington | $54,770 | +19% | $43,180 | $72,770 | 7,590 |
| 3 | Oregon | $51,230 | +12% | $39,860 | $67,170 | 11,260 |
| 4 | California | $51,090 | +11% | $39,040 | $74,250 | 58,730 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $49,940 | +9% | $38,490 | $64,560 | 11,110 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $48,420 | +5% | $34,340 | $72,800 | 17,270 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $47,720 | +4% | $36,580 | $71,270 | 2,290 |
| 8 | Maine | $47,710 | +4% | $39,770 | $60,050 | 4,580 |
| 9 | Colorado | $47,690 | +4% | $38,440 | $65,450 | 5,410 |
| 10 | Idaho | $47,540 | +4% | $37,450 | $60,470 | 3,810 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $47,500 | +3% | $34,990 | $71,390 | 7,750 |
| 12 | Alaska | $47,360 | +3% | $37,440 | $78,850 | 1,370 |
| 13 | Maryland | $47,210 | +3% | $36,990 | $68,890 | 7,280 |
| 14 | New York | $47,190 | +3% | $35,980 | $64,430 | 40,970 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $47,130 | +3% | $39,440 | $63,670 | 9,180 |
| 16 | Illinois | $46,950 | +2% | $35,030 | $72,780 | 22,220 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $46,950 | +2% | $37,700 | $58,210 | 1,860 |
| 18 | Vermont | $46,640 | +2% | $38,760 | $55,380 | 1,920 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $46,340 | +1% | $32,820 | $63,650 | 3,050 |
| 20 | North Dakota | $46,260 | +1% | $37,270 | $66,170 | 1,530 |
| 21 | Texas | $45,860 | 0% | $31,350 | $60,460 | 21,620 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $45,290 | −1% | $34,280 | $61,080 | 610 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $44,730 | −3% | $36,890 | $60,980 | 9,930 |
| 24 | Indiana | $44,550 | −3% | $31,200 | $58,640 | 11,740 |
| 25 | Florida | $44,410 | −3% | $34,180 | $59,460 | 22,670 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $44,050 | −4% | $34,520 | $58,700 | 24,340 |
| 27 | Virginia | $43,450 | −5% | $32,840 | $60,500 | 10,670 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $42,850 | −7% | $30,620 | $59,570 | 9,020 |
| 29 | Kansas | $42,570 | −7% | $34,330 | $55,580 | 6,070 |
| 30 | Iowa | $42,480 | −8% | $33,060 | $60,780 | 5,230 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $42,400 | −8% | $36,530 | $58,030 | 2,230 |
| 32 | Missouri | $41,780 | −9% | $31,730 | $50,710 | 6,200 |
| 33 | Arizona | $40,730 | −11% | $35,630 | $49,950 | 7,290 |
| 34 | Delaware | $40,710 | −11% | $33,080 | $49,420 | 1,050 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $40,310 | −12% | $30,280 | $52,190 | 4,380 |
| 36 | Utah | $39,930 | −13% | $33,790 | $55,840 | 6,540 |
| 37 | Georgia | $39,480 | −14% | $29,030 | $58,050 | 7,410 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $39,290 | −14% | $29,690 | $52,510 | 3,320 |
| 39 | Michigan | $39,160 | −15% | $30,780 | $57,100 | 12,450 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $38,940 | −15% | $31,010 | $46,640 | 1,460 |
| 41 | Montana | $38,570 | −16% | $29,840 | $50,620 | 1,200 |
| 42 | Nevada | $38,570 | −16% | $30,940 | $56,470 | 2,420 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $38,550 | −16% | $30,270 | $58,120 | 5,220 |
| 44 | Ohio | $38,390 | −16% | $30,250 | $52,570 | 10,970 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $38,350 | −17% | $29,850 | $48,120 | 830 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $37,440 | −18% | $27,540 | $55,530 | 4,670 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $36,770 | −20% | $25,880 | $49,660 | 3,530 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $36,740 | −20% | $27,490 | $54,320 | 3,340 |
| 49 | Alabama | $35,830 | −22% | $24,170 | $52,100 | 3,370 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $35,780 | −22% | $27,060 | $49,810 | 3,440 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $31,200 | −32% | $22,990 | $45,710 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Social and Human Service Assistants salary questions
Which state pays social and human service assistants the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $59,460 a year (+29% vs. the national median of $45,930). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays social and human service assistants the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $31,200 a year (−32% vs. national).
Where do most social and human service assistants work?
California has the most jobs, about 58,730, with a median of $51,090.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.