Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $46,360 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.29
10th percentile $39,760
90th percentile $57,330
Employed locally 1,780
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,760
    25th
    $43,170
    50th (median)
    $46,360
    75th
    $50,610
    90th
    $57,330

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 52% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 48% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $53,370
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,460
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,910
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $50,020

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62,710
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65,110
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,940
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$72,260
    Healthcare Social Workers$74,000
    Health Education Specialists$60,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Portland, ME is $22.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Portland, ME is 2.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,760 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,170.