Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $30,300 -32.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.57
10th percentile $23,850
90th percentile $41,050
Employed locally 90
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,850
    25th
    $26,560
    50th (median)
    $30,300
    75th
    $38,600
    90th
    $41,050

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 43% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,700
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    California $51,780
    Salem, OR $50,810

    Related occupations in Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,120
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,260
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $45,650
    Healthcare Social Workers $56,430
    Rehabilitation Counselors $38,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Gadsden, AL is $14.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Gadsden, AL is 32.8% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $23,850 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,560.