Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,780 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.49
10th percentile $32,200
90th percentile $67,790
Employed locally 650
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,200
    25th
    $35,990
    50th (median)
    $46,780
    75th
    $64,700
    90th
    $67,790

    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 Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,530
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,640
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,030
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,130
    Counselors, All Other $86,610
    Social Workers, All Other $54,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Northeastern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Northeastern Wisconsin is $22.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.57 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 3.7% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,200 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,990.