Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $46,880 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.54
10th percentile $37,080
90th percentile $62,470
Employed locally 1,790
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,080
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $46,880
    75th
    $55,170
    90th
    $62,470

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 65% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 35% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,700
    Napa, CA $55,470

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,640
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,270
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $99,190
    Marriage and Family Therapists $66,090
    Healthcare Social Workers $91,640
    Rehabilitation Counselors $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Fresno, CA is $22.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Fresno, CA is 3.9% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,080 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.