Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $39,700 -12% vs national
Median hourly $19.09
10th percentile $29,900
90th percentile $57,470
Employed locally 390
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,900
    25th
    $34,690
    50th (median)
    $39,700
    75th
    $47,090
    90th
    $57,470

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 46% 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
    District of Columbia $57,210
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $54,170
    California $51,780
    Visalia, CA $50,030
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $48,610

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$69,640
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,210
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,780
    Healthcare Social Workers$67,260
    Rehabilitation Counselors$43,130
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Iowa City, IA is $19.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Iowa City, IA is 12% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,900 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,690.