Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $39,080 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.79
10th percentile $31,790
90th percentile $47,390
Employed locally 470
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,790
    25th
    $34,970
    50th (median)
    $39,080
    75th
    $42,710
    90th
    $47,390

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 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
    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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$53,560
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$47,910
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,780
    Healthcare Social Workers$72,680
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49,960
    Health Education Specialists$67,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Lafayette, IN is $18.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Lafayette, IN is 13.4% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,790 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,970.