Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $45,470 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $33,090
90th percentile $65,770
Employed locally 670
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,090
    25th
    $38,110
    50th (median)
    $45,470
    75th
    $51,490
    90th
    $65,770

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 59% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 41% 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
    Napa, CA $55,470
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,890
    Grants Pass, OR $48,160
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $47,620
    Chambersburg, PA $45,690
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $45,390

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55,840
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,380
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,400
    Healthcare Social Workers$62,220
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$47,270
    Marriage and Family Therapists$67,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Reading, PA is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Reading, PA is 0.8% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,090 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,110.