Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $45,750 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.99
10th percentile $36,910
90th percentile $63,930
Employed locally 310
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,910
    25th
    $39,020
    50th (median)
    $45,750
    75th
    $51,810
    90th
    $63,930

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    Fond du Lac, WI $51,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,350
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $49,460
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $48,870
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,740

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$67,950
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$68,480
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$69,200
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$66,110
    Healthcare Social Workers$65,060
    Rehabilitation Counselors$66,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Bismarck, ND is $21.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Bismarck, ND is 1.4% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,910 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,020.