Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $48,860 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.49
10th percentile $41,000
90th percentile $62,320
Employed locally 360
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,000
    25th
    $44,850
    50th (median)
    $48,860
    75th
    $57,920
    90th
    $62,320

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 46% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,890
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $47,440
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $47,100
    Fargo, ND-MN $46,550
    St. Cloud, MN $45,790
    Mankato, MN $45,540

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Workers, All Other $78,840
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,700
    Healthcare Social Workers $80,130
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,810
    Health Education Specialists $78,360
    Rehabilitation Counselors $57,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Rochester, MN is $23.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Rochester, MN is 8.3% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $41,000 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,850.