Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $41,600 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $30,520
90th percentile $56,130
Employed locally 380
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,520
    25th
    $35,980
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $47,380
    90th
    $56,130

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 71% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 29% 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 Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $45,610
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $44,760
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $44,690
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $44,140
    Punta Gorda, FL $43,440
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $42,990

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$50,080
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$49,950
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,870
    Social Workers, All Other$69,120
    Healthcare Social Workers$69,130
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$61,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Gainesville, FL is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Gainesville, FL is 7.8% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,520 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,980.