Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Glens Falls, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Glens Falls, NY

Median annual salary $43,660 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.99
10th percentile $34,650
90th percentile $60,860
Employed locally 180
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,650
    25th
    $37,680
    50th (median)
    $43,660
    75th
    $47,750
    90th
    $60,860

    Glens Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,953 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 42% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Ithaca, NY $49,390
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,390
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $46,640
    Kingston, NY $46,470
    Albany, OR $46,370

    Related occupations in Glens Falls, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,420
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,190
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $57,170
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,270
    Clergy $50,030
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $64,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Glens Falls, NY is $20.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Glens Falls, NY is 3.2% 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 Glens Falls?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,650 per year in Glens Falls, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,680.