Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $43,770 -3% vs national
Median hourly $21.04
10th percentile $37,200
90th percentile $51,750
Employed locally 920
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,200
    25th
    $38,670
    50th (median)
    $43,770
    75th
    $46,540
    90th
    $51,750

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 50% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 50% 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
    District of Columbia $57,210
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $53,010
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,460
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,910

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,020
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,100
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,830
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,090
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,680
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $65,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Colorado Springs, CO is $21.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,200 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,670.