Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Central Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,460 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.82
10th percentile $38,920
90th percentile $64,130
Employed locally 390
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,920
    25th
    $42,610
    50th (median)
    $47,460
    75th
    $53,090
    90th
    $64,130

    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 Central Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,860
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,680
    Clergy $59,400
    Social Workers, All Other $60,930
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $76,010
    Community Health Workers $46,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Central Oregon is $22.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Central Oregon is 5.2% above 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 Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,920 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,610.