Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $57,330 +27.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.56
10th percentile $37,920
90th percentile $75,970
Employed locally 820
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,920
    25th
    $45,950
    50th (median)
    $57,330
    75th
    $68,600
    90th
    $75,970

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 72% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 28% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210
    Eau Claire, WI $56,990

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,700
    Napa, CA $55,470
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $54,170

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,300
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,240
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $92,850
    Marriage and Family Therapists $66,890
    Healthcare Social Workers $95,710
    Health Education Specialists $60,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Modesto, CA is $27.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Modesto, CA is 27.1% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,920 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,950.