Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in California
Social and Human Service Assistants in California earn a median of $51,090 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,090
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($45,930)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 58,730
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,040; the top 10% earn over $74,250. Nationally the range is $34,200 to $63,290.
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Social and Human Service Assistants pay in California
How much do social and human service assistants make in California?
The median is $51,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,040 and the top 10% earn over $74,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for social and human service assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+11% vs. the national median of $45,930). Living costs are not included.