Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $43,830 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.07
10th percentile $39,630
90th percentile $59,820
Employed locally 250
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,630
    25th
    $43,830
    50th (median)
    $43,830
    75th
    $54,830
    90th
    $59,820

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 36% 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 Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $76,240
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $78,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $95,770
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $89,500
    Healthcare Social Workers $82,240
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $56,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Hanford, CA is $21.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Hanford, CA is 2.9% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,630 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,830.