Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $56,990 +26.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.40
10th percentile $35,250
90th percentile $72,220
Employed locally 350
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,250
    25th
    $41,320
    50th (median)
    $56,990
    75th
    $63,780
    90th
    $72,220

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 79% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 21% 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
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $51,790
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,460
    Fond du Lac, WI $51,270
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,910
    Wausau, WI $49,080

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62,330
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,630
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$66,650
    Social Workers, All Other$57,150
    Healthcare Social Workers$65,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$57,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Eau Claire, WI is $27.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Eau Claire, WI is 26.3% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,250 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,320.