Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $46,210 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.22
10th percentile $36,100
90th percentile $73,610
Employed locally 220
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,100
    25th
    $38,190
    50th (median)
    $46,210
    75th
    $61,830
    90th
    $73,610

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 45% 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
    Eau Claire, WI $56,990
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $51,790
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,460
    Fond du Lac, WI $51,270
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,910

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61,710
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,780
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,200
    Healthcare Social Workers$64,630
    Social Workers, All Other$59,290
    Rehabilitation Counselors$41,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Appleton, WI is $22.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Appleton, WI is 2.4% 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 Appleton?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,100 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,190.