Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $50,780 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.41
10th percentile $39,350
90th percentile $64,910
Employed locally 210
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,350
    25th
    $44,300
    50th (median)
    $50,780
    75th
    $57,170
    90th
    $64,910

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 49% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 51% 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
    District of Columbia $57,210
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $53,010
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,460
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,910

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $77,720
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,290
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $56,280
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $74,610
    Social Workers, All Other $63,880
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Boulder, CO is $24.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Boulder, CO is 12.5% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,350 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,300.