Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $34,910 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.78
10th percentile $29,300
90th percentile $49,850
Employed locally 170
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,300
    25th
    $31,320
    50th (median)
    $34,910
    75th
    $41,200
    90th
    $49,850

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 62% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 38% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $41,500
    Jackson, TN $40,280
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $38,540
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $37,760
    Cleveland, TN $37,700
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $37,190

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $56,190
    Healthcare Social Workers $57,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,390
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $44,250
    Marriage and Family Therapists $47,710
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $44,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Johnson City, TN is $16.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Johnson City, TN is 22.6% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,300 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,320.