Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,370 -32.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.60
10th percentile $21,990
90th percentile $39,760
Employed locally 70
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,990
    25th
    $24,880
    50th (median)
    $30,370
    75th
    $37,060
    90th
    $39,760

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,290
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,890
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $40,480
    Healthcare Social Workers $50,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Northwest Alabama is $14.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.53 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Northwest Alabama is 32.7% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $21,990 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,880.