Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,700 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.94
10th percentile $39,730
90th percentile $59,530
Employed locally 110
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,730
    25th
    $41,060
    50th (median)
    $47,700
    75th
    $52,240
    90th
    $59,530

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,720
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $79,850
    Healthcare Social Workers $57,970
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,690
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $63,190
    Community Health Workers $46,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Massachusetts is $22.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Massachusetts is 5.7% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,730 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,060.