Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $36,940 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.76
10th percentile $32,710
90th percentile $48,720
Employed locally 470
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,710
    25th
    $34,580
    50th (median)
    $36,940
    75th
    $42,220
    90th
    $48,720

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 45% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,350
    Vallejo, CA $49,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,990
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $46,540

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,750
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,530
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,230
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,710
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $49,220
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Roanoke, VA is $17.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Roanoke, VA is 18.1% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,710 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,580.