Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $38,950 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.73
10th percentile $31,670
90th percentile $49,480
Employed locally 1,060
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,670
    25th
    $35,680
    50th (median)
    $38,950
    75th
    $43,890
    90th
    $49,480

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 47% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 53% 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
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $51,790
    New Jersey $49,000
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $48,980
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,890
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $48,870
    Minnesota $48,860

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,320
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$68,090
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65,900
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$47,120
    Rehabilitation Counselors$43,620
    Healthcare Social Workers$61,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Omaha, NE-IA is $18.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 13.7% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,670 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,680.