Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,980 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.62
10th percentile $34,460
90th percentile $64,680
Employed locally 800
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,460
    25th
    $37,480
    50th (median)
    $44,980
    75th
    $51,700
    90th
    $64,680

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,170
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,140
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,030
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $67,430
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $74,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Capital/Northern New York is $21.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.38 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Capital/Northern New York is 0.3% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,460 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,480.