Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $42,570 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.47
10th percentile $32,240
90th percentile $52,110
Employed locally 330
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,240
    25th
    $37,110
    50th (median)
    $42,570
    75th
    $44,780
    90th
    $52,110

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 62% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 38% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $49,460
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $47,100
    Fairbanks-College, AK $45,530
    Kansas City, MO-KS $44,820
    Manhattan, KS $42,600
    Jacksonville, FL $41,950

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $50,430
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,630
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,300
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $43,880
    Rehabilitation Counselors $38,780
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Lawrence, KS is $20.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Lawrence, KS is 5.7% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,240 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,110.