Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $42,620 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.49
10th percentile $31,030
90th percentile $52,800
Employed locally 280
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,030
    25th
    $35,830
    50th (median)
    $42,620
    75th
    $48,920
    90th
    $52,800

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Killeen-Temple, TX $49,870
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,740
    Midland, TX $47,080
    Odessa, TX $46,120
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,100
    Victoria, TX $45,330

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$53,580
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,490
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$49,920
    Healthcare Social Workers$59,950
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$51,900
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$48,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Abilene, TX is $20.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.39 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Abilene, TX is 5.5% below the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Abilene?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,030 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,830.