Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Jonesboro, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jonesboro, AR

Median annual salary $36,080 -20% vs national
Median hourly $17.35
10th percentile $30,030
90th percentile $47,810
Employed locally 130
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,030
    25th
    $33,480
    50th (median)
    $36,080
    75th
    $40,580
    90th
    $47,810

    Jonesboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,478 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 65% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 35% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $54,170
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $52,910
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,460

    Related occupations in Jonesboro, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,940
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,310
    Healthcare Social Workers$67,390
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$43,740
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$63,750
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$54,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Jonesboro, AR is $17.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Jonesboro, AR is 20% 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 Jonesboro?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,030 per year in Jonesboro, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,480.