Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Northwest Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $36,700 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.64
10th percentile $30,000
90th percentile $55,490
Employed locally 80
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,000
    25th
    $34,530
    50th (median)
    $36,700
    75th
    $45,170
    90th
    $55,490

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$45,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$69,390
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,340
    Healthcare Social Workers$54,350
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$37,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Northwest Nebraska is $17.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Northwest Nebraska is 18.7% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,000 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,530.