Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $59,900 +32.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.80
10th percentile $39,620
90th percentile $83,160
Employed locally 640
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,620
    25th
    $48,500
    50th (median)
    $59,900
    75th
    $73,660
    90th
    $83,160

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 69% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 31% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210
    Eau Claire, WI $56,990

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,700
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $54,170
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $53,010
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,740
    Yakima, WA $48,720
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $47,700

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $74,030
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,830
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,110
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $69,010
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,790
    Rehabilitation Counselors $63,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Amherst Town, MA is $28.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Amherst Town, MA is 32.8% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,620 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,500.