Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Social and Human Service Assistants in Iowa earn a median salary of $39,867 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.6% vs the national median of $45,120. An estimated 5,100 social and human service assistants are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $37,000 to $42,580 depending on location.
$39,867
Avg median salary in Iowa
$42,580
Highest paying metro
$37,000
Lowest paying metro
5,100
Employed in Iowa
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Social and Human Service Assistants salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $42,580 | $37,300 | $48,700 | 1,270 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $42,290 | $36,390 | $46,970 | 240 |
| Waterloo, IA | $40,960 | $36,080 | $46,380 | 190 |
| Dubuque, IA | $40,690 | $34,880 | $47,850 | 140 |
| Northwest Iowa | $40,580 | $36,570 | $45,220 | 320 |
| Southwest Iowa | $39,830 | $36,020 | $45,450 | 250 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $39,780 | $34,750 | $48,580 | 550 |
| Iowa City, IA | $39,700 | $34,690 | $47,090 | 390 |
| Southeast Iowa | $39,130 | $35,150 | $44,950 | 680 |
| Northeast Iowa | $38,340 | $35,170 | $46,430 | 300 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $37,520 | $35,170 | $49,160 | 570 |
| Ames, IA | $37,000 | $34,120 | $46,420 | 200 |