Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $46,070 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.15
10th percentile $38,460
90th percentile $71,220
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,460
    25th
    $45,350
    50th (median)
    $46,070
    75th
    $59,700
    90th
    $71,220

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 68% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 32% 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
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,700
    Napa, CA $55,470

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,520
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,940
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $96,270
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $92,880
    Marriage and Family Therapists $73,420
    Healthcare Social Workers $84,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Bakersfield, CA is $22.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Bakersfield, CA is 2.1% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,460 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,350.