Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $41,950 -7% vs national
Median hourly $20.17
10th percentile $31,660
90th percentile $56,990
Employed locally 1,760
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,660
    25th
    $36,670
    50th (median)
    $41,950
    75th
    $46,950
    90th
    $56,990

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 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 Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $45,610
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $44,760
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $44,690
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $44,140
    Punta Gorda, FL $43,440
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $42,990

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,870
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $50,720
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,400
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,650
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $52,250
    Social Workers, All Other $55,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Jacksonville, FL is $20.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Jacksonville, FL is 7% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,660 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,670.