Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Social and Human Service Assistants in Illinois earn a median salary of $44,406 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.6% vs the national median of $45,120. An estimated 19,590 social and human service assistants are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $38,920 to $49,460 depending on location.
$44,406
Avg median salary in Illinois
$49,460
Highest paying metro
$38,920
Lowest paying metro
19,590
Employed in Illinois
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inSocial and Human Service Assistants salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Illinois | $49,460 | $38,980 | $65,990 | 900 |
| Springfield, IL | $48,560 | $37,970 | $68,500 | 510 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $45,950 | $40,230 | $55,000 | 14,890 |
| South Illinois | $45,760 | $36,510 | $60,970 | 580 |
| Kankakee, IL | $45,700 | $37,700 | $60,310 | 220 |
| Champaign, IL | $44,400 | $36,950 | $49,780 | 260 |
| Decatur, IL | $44,250 | $35,520 | $61,190 | 240 |
| Rockford, IL | $43,700 | $38,470 | $54,760 | 350 |
| East Central Illinois | $42,850 | $34,110 | $54,540 | 480 |
| Northwest Illinois | $42,550 | $37,070 | $56,170 | 430 |
| Peoria, IL | $40,770 | $35,560 | $47,330 | 540 |
| Bloomington, IL | $38,920 | $33,600 | $48,970 | 190 |