Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Arizona

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

Median annual salary $39,340 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.91
10th percentile $35,270
90th percentile $53,720
Employed locally 190
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,270
    25th
    $36,600
    50th (median)
    $39,340
    75th
    $50,640
    90th
    $53,720

    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 Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,610
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$55,880
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$61,090
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$67,840
    Social Workers, All Other$50,150
    Health Education Specialists$57,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Arizona is $18.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Arizona is 12.8% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,270 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,600.