Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Kokomo, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kokomo, IN

Median annual salary $39,590 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.03
10th percentile $29,920
90th percentile $47,850
Employed locally 210
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,920
    25th
    $34,780
    50th (median)
    $39,590
    75th
    $42,640
    90th
    $47,850

    Kokomo economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,496 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 37% 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
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    Bellingham, WA $53,290
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,460
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $51,200
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,910

    Related occupations in Kokomo, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$51,740
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,470
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$53,560
    Healthcare Social Workers$63,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Kokomo, IN is $19.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Kokomo, IN is 12.3% 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 Kokomo?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,920 per year in Kokomo, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,780.