Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Middle Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,230 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.46
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $49,980
Employed locally 410
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $29,040
    50th (median)
    $34,230
    75th
    $42,000
    90th
    $49,980

    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 Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$50,490
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$52,830
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,630
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,780
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$40,590
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$54,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Middle Georgia is $16.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Middle Georgia is 24.1% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,040.