Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in East Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $37,810 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.18
10th percentile $25,330
90th percentile $46,260
Employed locally 130
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,330
    25th
    $28,510
    50th (median)
    $37,810
    75th
    $41,500
    90th
    $46,260

    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 Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$54,380
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61,500
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$47,090
    Healthcare Social Workers$56,240
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$58,010
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in East Tennessee is $18.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in East Tennessee is 16.2% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $25,330 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,510.