Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $35,560 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.09
10th percentile $25,870
90th percentile $47,920
Employed locally 180
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,870
    25th
    $30,260
    50th (median)
    $35,560
    75th
    $43,420
    90th
    $47,920

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 43% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $49,870
    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

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $49,380
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,790
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $42,120
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,000
    Community Health Workers $42,580
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Laredo, TX is $17.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Laredo, TX is 21.2% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $25,870 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,260.