Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $45,480 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $37,650
90th percentile $61,540
Employed locally 250
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,650
    25th
    $42,490
    50th (median)
    $45,480
    75th
    $55,020
    90th
    $61,540

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 37% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,700
    Napa, CA $55,470

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,410
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,570
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,220
    Marriage and Family Therapists $70,370
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $52,980
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Redding, CA is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Redding, CA 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,650 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,490.