Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $46,710 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.46
10th percentile $36,190
90th percentile $63,310
Employed locally 910
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,190
    25th
    $42,890
    50th (median)
    $46,710
    75th
    $52,620
    90th
    $63,310

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 33% 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
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    California $51,780
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,910
    Salem, OR $50,810
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,350

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,720
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61,120
    Clergy$54,830
    Social Workers, All Other$59,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,040
    Rehabilitation Counselors$53,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Eugene, OR is $22.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Eugene, OR is 3.5% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,190 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,890.