Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $39,250 -13% vs national
Median hourly $18.87
10th percentile $31,160
90th percentile $50,150
Employed locally 610
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,160
    25th
    $36,700
    50th (median)
    $39,250
    75th
    $45,080
    90th
    $50,150

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 36% 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
    Napa, CA $55,470
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,890
    Grants Pass, OR $48,160
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $47,620
    Chambersburg, PA $45,690
    Reading, PA $45,470

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,160
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,660
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,070
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $57,620
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,120
    Clergy $41,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Erie, PA is $18.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Erie, PA is 13% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,160 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,700.