Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $36,290 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.45
10th percentile $29,050
90th percentile $44,310
Employed locally 380
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,050
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $36,290
    75th
    $42,340
    90th
    $44,310

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 45% 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
    Columbus, OH $41,630
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $41,200
    Johnstown, PA $39,730
    Cleveland, OH $39,100
    Ohio $38,860
    Lima, OH $38,710

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,890
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,340
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $68,010
    Rehabilitation Counselors $39,620
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,030
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Canton, OH is $17.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Canton, OH is 19.6% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,050 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.