Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in District of Columbia
Social and Human Service Assistants in District of Columbia earn a median of $59,460 a year, +29% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,460
- vs. U.S. median
- +29% ($45,930)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,080
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,930; the top 10% earn over $86,090. Nationally the range is $34,200 to $63,290.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$73,550 median in District of Columbia
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$80,470 median in District of Columbia
- Patient Representatives$55,920 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Rehabilitation Counselors$49,680 median in District of Columbia
- Healthcare Social Workers$94,100 median in District of Columbia
- Community Health Workers$62,510 median in District of Columbia
Social and Human Service Assistants pay in District of Columbia
How much do social and human service assistants make in District of Columbia?
The median is $59,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,930 and the top 10% earn over $86,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for social and human service assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+29% vs. the national median of $45,930). Living costs are not included.