Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $45,540 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.90
10th percentile $34,710
90th percentile $62,130
Employed locally 230
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,710
    25th
    $39,410
    50th (median)
    $45,540
    75th
    $54,030
    90th
    $62,130

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 39% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,890
    Rochester, MN $48,860
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $47,440
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $47,100
    Fargo, ND-MN $46,550
    St. Cloud, MN $45,790

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,320
    Marriage and Family Therapists $81,020
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,300
    Social Workers, All Other $78,350
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,340
    Healthcare Social Workers $78,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Mankato, MN is $21.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Mankato, MN is 0.9% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,710 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,410.