Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $32,810 -27.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.77
10th percentile $21,110
90th percentile $57,630
Employed locally 80
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,110
    25th
    $27,930
    50th (median)
    $32,810
    75th
    $37,350
    90th
    $57,630

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 44% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,700
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    California $51,780
    Salem, OR $50,810

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,180
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $44,280
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,880
    Healthcare Social Workers $50,720
    Health Education Specialists $77,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Auburn, AL is $15.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Auburn, AL is 27.3% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $21,110 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,930.