Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $46,100 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.16
10th percentile $29,800
90th percentile $61,900
Employed locally 3,880
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,800
    25th
    $38,100
    50th (median)
    $46,100
    75th
    $53,650
    90th
    $61,900

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 53% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 47% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $49,870
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,740
    Midland, TX $47,080
    Odessa, TX $46,120
    Victoria, TX $45,330
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,310

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74,530
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,850
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,700
    Healthcare Social Workers$74,590
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,920
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$49,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Dallas, TX is $22.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Dallas, TX is 2.2% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,800 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,100.