Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $49,870 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.98
10th percentile $32,030
90th percentile $67,220
Employed locally 420
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,030
    25th
    $42,320
    50th (median)
    $49,870
    75th
    $52,990
    90th
    $67,220

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 74% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 26% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,740
    Midland, TX $47,080
    Odessa, TX $46,120
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,100
    Victoria, TX $45,330
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,310

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,090
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $70,960
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,340
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,630
    Social Workers, All Other $102,590
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $46,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Killeen, TX is $23.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Killeen, TX is 10.5% above 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,030 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,320.