Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $37,620 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.09
10th percentile $26,640
90th percentile $51,410
Employed locally 970
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,640
    25th
    $30,770
    50th (median)
    $37,620
    75th
    $43,350
    90th
    $51,410

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 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
    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 Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,810
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,800
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,650
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,810
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,360
    Health Education Specialists $44,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Birmingham, AL is $18.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Birmingham, AL is 16.6% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $26,640 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,770.