Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,740 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.47
10th percentile $37,860
90th percentile $60,560
Employed locally 420
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,860
    25th
    $42,250
    50th (median)
    $46,740
    75th
    $55,470
    90th
    $60,560

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,430
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$77,760
    Rehabilitation Counselors$42,800
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$67,900
    Healthcare Social Workers$71,940
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$70,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Connecticut is $22.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Connecticut is 3.6% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,860 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,250.