Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Iowa
Social and Human Service Assistants in Iowa earn a median of $42,480 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($45,930)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,230
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,060; the top 10% earn over $60,780. Nationally the range is $34,200 to $63,290.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52,250 median in Iowa
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- Patient Representatives$47,910 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Rehabilitation Counselors$39,630 median in Iowa
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$77,390 median in Iowa
- Healthcare Social Workers$63,050 median in Iowa
Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Iowa
How much do social and human service assistants make in Iowa?
The median is $42,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,060 and the top 10% earn over $60,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for social and human service assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $45,930). Living costs are not included.