Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $44,940 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.61
10th percentile $37,060
90th percentile $59,770
Employed locally 1,550
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,060
    25th
    $38,090
    50th (median)
    $44,940
    75th
    $50,000
    90th
    $59,770

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 52% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 48% 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
    District of Columbia $57,210
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $49,330
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $46,740
    Victoria, TX $45,330
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $45,330
    Connecticut $45,090

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,010
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $74,470
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $77,850
    Healthcare Social Workers $82,130
    Rehabilitation Counselors $60,810
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $62,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in New Haven, CT is $21.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in New Haven, CT is 0.4% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,060 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,090.