Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $38,960 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.73
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $52,030
Employed locally 1,650
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,310
    50th (median)
    $38,960
    75th
    $44,870
    90th
    $52,030

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 41% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 59% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $51,200
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,350
    Wilmington, NC $48,000
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $47,560
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $46,380

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,540
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,460
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,350
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $59,600
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,520
    Rehabilitation Counselors $47,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Raleigh, NC is $18.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,310.