Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $39,100 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.80
10th percentile $30,170
90th percentile $49,770
Employed locally 2,020
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,170
    25th
    $35,400
    50th (median)
    $39,100
    75th
    $45,720
    90th
    $49,770

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 43% 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
    Columbus, OH $41,630
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $41,200
    Johnstown, PA $39,730
    Ohio $38,860
    Lima, OH $38,710
    Toledo, OH $38,620

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,710
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,000
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65,510
    Healthcare Social Workers$68,800
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45,240
    Rehabilitation Counselors$55,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Cleveland, OH is $18.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Cleveland, OH is 13.3% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,170 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,400.