Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $46,120 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.17
10th percentile $31,390
90th percentile $58,940
Employed locally 110
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,390
    25th
    $37,400
    50th (median)
    $46,120
    75th
    $47,330
    90th
    $58,940

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 65% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 35% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Killeen-Temple, TX $49,870
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,740
    Midland, TX $47,080
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,100
    Victoria, TX $45,330
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,310

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $87,860
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $56,680
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $48,980
    Healthcare Social Workers $78,580
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $54,020
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $46,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Odessa, TX is $22.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Odessa, TX is 2.2% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,390 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,400.