Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $45,200 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.73
10th percentile $38,460
90th percentile $64,020
Employed locally 540
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,460
    25th
    $40,360
    50th (median)
    $45,200
    75th
    $53,310
    90th
    $64,020

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 47% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 53% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $50,020
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $49,460
    Yakima, WA $48,720
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $47,870
    North Dakota $47,010

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $79,830
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $80,110
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $76,650
    Social Workers, All Other $64,880
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Anchorage, AK is $21.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Anchorage, AK is 0.2% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,460 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,360.