Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $37,520 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.04
10th percentile $29,790
90th percentile $59,840
Employed locally 570
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,790
    25th
    $35,170
    50th (median)
    $37,520
    75th
    $49,160
    90th
    $59,840

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    District of Columbia $57,210
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $54,170
    California $51,780
    Visalia, CA $50,030
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $48,610

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,480
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,050
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,630
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,790
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,280
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Cedar Rapids, IA is $18.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 16.8% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,790 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,170.