Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $28,480 -36.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.69
10th percentile $27,650
90th percentile $48,040
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,650
    25th
    $27,650
    50th (median)
    $28,480
    75th
    $39,510
    90th
    $48,040

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 48% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 52% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $51,200
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,350
    Wilmington, NC $48,000
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $47,560
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $46,380

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,070
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,690
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,420
    Social Workers, All Other $102,840
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,600
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Fayetteville, NC is $13.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Fayetteville, NC is 36.9% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $27,650 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,650.