Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $45,140 +0% vs national
Median hourly $21.70
10th percentile $32,260
90th percentile $64,040
Employed locally 210
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,260
    25th
    $38,560
    50th (median)
    $45,140
    75th
    $47,580
    90th
    $64,040

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 71% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 29% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Ithaca, NY $49,390
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,390
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $46,640
    Kingston, NY $46,470
    Albany, OR $46,370

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,710
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$55,320
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61,160
    Healthcare Social Workers$48,530
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$87,530
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$62,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Elmira, NY is $21.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Elmira, NY is 0% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,260 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,560.