Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in North Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,570 -34.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.22
10th percentile $27,500
90th percentile $42,630
Employed locally 280
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,500
    25th
    $28,500
    50th (median)
    $29,570
    75th
    $36,710
    90th
    $42,630

    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 North Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,070
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,130
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $40,240
    Healthcare Social Workers $54,560
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $35,660
    Rehabilitation Counselors $29,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in North Arkansas is $14.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in North Arkansas is 34.5% 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 North Arkansas?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $27,500 per year in North Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,500.