Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $34,670 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.67
10th percentile $22,420
90th percentile $45,120
Employed locally 110
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,420
    25th
    $29,110
    50th (median)
    $34,670
    75th
    $38,310
    90th
    $45,120

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 46% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,700
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    California $51,780
    Salem, OR $50,810

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$51,070
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,710
    Healthcare Social Workers$47,320
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$67,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Decatur, AL is $16.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Decatur, AL is 23.2% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $22,420 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,110.