Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $39,400 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.94
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $50,540
Employed locally 360
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,110
    50th (median)
    $39,400
    75th
    $46,120
    90th
    $50,540

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 60% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 40% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    Bellingham, WA $53,290
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,460
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $51,200
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,910

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,600
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$53,080
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,330
    Healthcare Social Workers$66,400
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$53,760
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$54,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Elkhart, IN is $18.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Elkhart, IN is 12.7% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,110.