Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,940 +4% vs national
Median hourly $22.57
10th percentile $38,840
90th percentile $62,680
Employed locally 420
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,840
    25th
    $41,030
    50th (median)
    $46,940
    75th
    $53,820
    90th
    $62,680

    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

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $56,350
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $80,470
    Social Workers, All Other $60,880
    Community Health Workers $47,240
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $73,340
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $46,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Alaska is $22.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Alaska is 4% above 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 Alaska?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,840 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,030.