Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $36,290 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.45
10th percentile $25,460
90th percentile $51,930
Employed locally 340
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,460
    25th
    $29,440
    50th (median)
    $36,290
    75th
    $42,770
    90th
    $51,930

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 46% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $48,600
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $44,870
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $43,740
    Gainesville, FL $41,600
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $41,030
    Gainesville, GA $40,000

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,860
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,630
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,930
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,390
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $43,810
    Social Workers, All Other $92,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Augusta, GA-SC is $17.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 19.6% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $25,460 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,440.