Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $40,770 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.60
10th percentile $31,890
90th percentile $62,040
Employed locally 540
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,890
    25th
    $35,560
    50th (median)
    $40,770
    75th
    $47,330
    90th
    $62,040

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 42% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $53,370
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $51,790
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $51,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,350
    Killeen-Temple, TX $49,870
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $49,460

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,880
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,740
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,330
    Healthcare Social Workers $50,970
    Rehabilitation Counselors $45,820
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $73,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Peoria, IL is $19.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Peoria, IL is 9.6% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,890 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,560.