Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Northeast Maine

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

Median annual salary $45,300 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.78
10th percentile $37,780
90th percentile $53,720
Employed locally 450
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,780
    25th
    $39,660
    50th (median)
    $45,300
    75th
    $47,980
    90th
    $53,720

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $57,470
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,660
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $69,510
    Social Workers, All Other $55,490
    Community Health Workers $49,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Northeast Maine is $21.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Northeast Maine is 0.4% 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,780 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,660.