Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $47,390 +5% vs national
Median hourly $22.78
10th percentile $35,880
90th percentile $69,350
Employed locally 34,540
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,880
    25th
    $41,370
    50th (median)
    $47,390
    75th
    $58,270
    90th
    $69,350

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 49% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 51% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Ithaca, NY $49,390
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $46,640
    Kingston, NY $46,470
    Albany, OR $46,370
    Syracuse, NY $45,280

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,900
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $72,750
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $77,970
    Healthcare Social Workers $77,210
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $83,490
    Clergy $59,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in New York, NY-NJ is $22.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in New York, NY-NJ is 5% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,880 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,370.