Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Manhattan, KS

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

Median annual salary $42,600 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.48
10th percentile $31,090
90th percentile $58,760
Employed locally 260
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,090
    25th
    $36,080
    50th (median)
    $42,600
    75th
    $47,150
    90th
    $58,760

    Manhattan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 34% 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
    Lawrence, KS $42,570
    Jacksonville, FL $41,950

    Related occupations in Manhattan, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,690
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,290
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $43,380
    Rehabilitation Counselors $35,850
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,660
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $50,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Manhattan, KS is $20.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Manhattan, KS is 5.6% 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 Manhattan?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,090 per year in Manhattan, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,080.