Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $47,670 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.92
10th percentile $37,460
90th percentile $63,390
Employed locally 640
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,460
    25th
    $41,480
    50th (median)
    $47,670
    75th
    $56,840
    90th
    $63,390

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,560
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,300
    Social Workers, All Other$75,670
    Rehabilitation Counselors$42,680
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$51,130
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Northwest Minnesota is $22.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Northwest Minnesota is 5.7% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,460 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,480.