Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $46,540 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.38
10th percentile $38,340
90th percentile $55,960
Employed locally 430
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,340
    25th
    $41,660
    50th (median)
    $46,540
    75th
    $48,870
    90th
    $55,960

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 69% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 31% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $53,370
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,460
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,910
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $50,020

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $45,310
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,960
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $59,130
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,160
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,070
    Social Workers, All Other $55,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Lewiston, ME is $22.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Lewiston, ME is 3.1% above 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,340 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,660.