Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Columbus, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, IN

Median annual salary $44,020 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.16
10th percentile $33,640
90th percentile $51,660
Employed locally 160
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,640
    25th
    $37,900
    50th (median)
    $44,020
    75th
    $47,830
    90th
    $51,660

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,365 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    Bellingham, WA $53,290
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,460
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $51,200
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,910

    Related occupations in Columbus, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$44,420
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52,520
    Rehabilitation Counselors$42,120
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,670
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45,390
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$69,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Columbus, IN is $21.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Columbus, IN is 2.4% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,640 per year in Columbus, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,900.