Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,340 -15% vs national
Median hourly $18.43
10th percentile $31,750
90th percentile $49,610
Employed locally 1,620
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,750
    25th
    $35,740
    50th (median)
    $38,340
    75th
    $44,720
    90th
    $49,610

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $52,870
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,080
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $53,410
    Healthcare Social Workers $56,420
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $56,120
    Rehabilitation Counselors $38,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Kansas is $18.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Kansas is 15% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,750 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,740.