Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Northeast Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,000 -37.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.46
10th percentile $20,280
90th percentile $46,690
Employed locally 100
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,280
    25th
    $25,850
    50th (median)
    $28,000
    75th
    $33,690
    90th
    $46,690

    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 Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $40,760
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,330
    Counselors, All Other $44,480
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,560
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,030
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $52,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Northeast Louisiana is $13.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Northeast Louisiana is 37.9% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $20,280 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,850.