Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $43,740 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.03
10th percentile $31,500
90th percentile $55,100
Employed locally 1,850
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,500
    25th
    $37,230
    50th (median)
    $43,740
    75th
    $49,700
    90th
    $55,100

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $51,200
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,350
    Wilmington, NC $48,000
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $47,560
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $46,380

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,670
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,450
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,990
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,850
    Rehabilitation Counselors $48,020
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $55,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Charlotte, NC-SC is $21.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 3.1% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,500 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,230.