Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $48,280 +7% vs national
Median hourly $23.21
10th percentile $39,290
90th percentile $68,200
Employed locally 2,310
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,290
    25th
    $43,220
    50th (median)
    $48,280
    75th
    $56,560
    90th
    $68,200

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 47% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 53% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,100
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,650
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $59,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,390
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,260
    Social Workers, All Other $60,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Denver, CO is $23.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Denver, CO is 7% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,290 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,220.