Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $47,570 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.87
10th percentile $40,350
90th percentile $76,300
Employed locally 260
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,350
    25th
    $42,450
    50th (median)
    $47,570
    75th
    $61,150
    90th
    $76,300

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 50% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 50% 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
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,700
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $54,170
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $53,010
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,740
    Yakima, WA $48,720

    Related occupations in Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,600
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $81,980
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $63,700
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $69,680
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,270
    Rehabilitation Counselors $44,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Barnstable Town, MA is $22.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 5.4% 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 Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,350 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,450.