Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $38,410 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.47
10th percentile $30,330
90th percentile $57,150
Employed locally 400
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,330
    25th
    $32,060
    50th (median)
    $38,410
    75th
    $47,110
    90th
    $57,150

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 37% 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
    Napa, CA $55,470
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,890
    Grants Pass, OR $48,160
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $47,620
    Chambersburg, PA $45,690
    Reading, PA $45,470

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$47,880
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$41,620
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$47,340
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,000
    Healthcare Social Workers$56,120
    Rehabilitation Counselors$60,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Altoona, PA is $18.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Altoona, PA is 14.9% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,330 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,060.