Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $40,440 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.44
10th percentile $31,560
90th percentile $53,950
Employed locally 680
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,560
    25th
    $36,720
    50th (median)
    $40,440
    75th
    $47,260
    90th
    $53,950

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 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
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $45,610
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $44,760
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $44,690
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $44,140
    Punta Gorda, FL $43,440
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $42,990

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $55,330
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,260
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,200
    Healthcare Social Workers $70,080
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $54,840
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $53,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Cape Coral, FL is $19.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Cape Coral, FL is 10.4% 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 Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,560 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,720.