Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,680 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.00
10th percentile $35,510
90th percentile $52,270
Employed locally 240
National median $45,120

Compare Social and Human Service Assistants salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Eastern and Southern Colorado stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Social and Human Service Assistants
in
Eastern and Southern Colorado
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,510
    25th
    $38,760
    50th (median)
    $43,680
    75th
    $47,490
    90th
    $52,270

    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 Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,760
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,820
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,600
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $47,020
    Social Workers, All Other $59,580
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $68,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $21.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.68 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 3.2% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,510 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,760.