Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $44,870 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.57
10th percentile $34,690
90th percentile $62,100
Employed locally 1,910
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,690
    25th
    $38,060
    50th (median)
    $44,870
    75th
    $50,380
    90th
    $62,100

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 36% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Ithaca, NY $49,390
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,390
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $46,640
    Kingston, NY $46,470
    Albany, OR $46,370

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,910
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,380
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,690
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $75,200
    Clergy $49,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Buffalo, NY is $21.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Buffalo, NY is 0.6% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,690 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,060.