Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,330 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.98
10th percentile $28,310
90th percentile $45,300
Employed locally 160
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,310
    25th
    $30,300
    50th (median)
    $35,330
    75th
    $40,960
    90th
    $45,300

    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 East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$49,460
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$56,340
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$38,680
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$64,520
    Healthcare Social Workers$64,430
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$44,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in East Arkansas is $16.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in East Arkansas is 21.7% 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 East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,310 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,300.