Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $37,410 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.99
10th percentile $30,000
90th percentile $57,030
Employed locally 1,640
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,000
    25th
    $33,990
    50th (median)
    $37,410
    75th
    $46,680
    90th
    $57,030

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 51% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 49% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $51,590
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $48,280
    Carson City, NV $45,130
    Reno, NV $43,710
    Jacksonville, FL $41,950
    Jacksonville, NC $37,890

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,430
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,880
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,110
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,300
    Healthcare Social Workers $75,800
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $74,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Las Vegas, NV is $17.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Las Vegas, NV is 17.1% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,000 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,990.