Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $42,320 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.35
10th percentile $31,280
90th percentile $54,750
Employed locally 360
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,280
    25th
    $38,130
    50th (median)
    $42,320
    75th
    $46,710
    90th
    $54,750

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 39% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $51,200
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,350
    Wilmington, NC $48,000
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $47,560
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $46,380

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,320
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,550
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,820
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,160
    Rehabilitation Counselors $45,260
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $56,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Asheville, NC is $20.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Asheville, NC is 6.2% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,280 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,130.