Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $43,520 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.93
10th percentile $31,660
90th percentile $59,130
Employed locally 980
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,660
    25th
    $36,130
    50th (median)
    $43,520
    75th
    $49,900
    90th
    $59,130

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 45% 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
    Napa, CA $55,470
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,890
    Grants Pass, OR $48,160
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $47,620
    Chambersburg, PA $45,690
    Reading, PA $45,470

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,210
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,310
    Health Education Specialists$82,430
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$67,180
    Healthcare Social Workers$64,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Harrisburg, PA is $20.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Harrisburg, PA is 3.5% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,660 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,130.