Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $43,710 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.02
10th percentile $33,640
90th percentile $63,180
Employed locally 500
National median $45,120

Compare Social and Human Service Assistants salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Reno, NV stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Social and Human Service Assistants
in
Reno, NV
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,640
    25th
    $37,270
    50th (median)
    $43,710
    75th
    $50,640
    90th
    $63,180

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $51,590
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $48,280
    Carson City, NV $45,130
    Jacksonville, FL $41,950
    Jacksonville, NC $37,890
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $37,750

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,290
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,900
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,400
    Healthcare Social Workers $78,020
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,090
    Rehabilitation Counselors $73,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Reno, NV is $21.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Reno, NV is 3.1% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,640 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,270.