Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $44,430 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.36
10th percentile $34,690
90th percentile $64,680
Employed locally 2,560
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,690
    25th
    $37,400
    50th (median)
    $44,430
    75th
    $52,930
    90th
    $64,680

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 60% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 40% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Ithaca, NY $49,390
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,390
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $46,640
    Kingston, NY $46,470
    Albany, OR $46,370

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Healthcare Social Workers$51,940
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,100
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65,260
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,280
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$66,290
    Clergy$58,910

    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, NY is $21.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.03 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, NY is 1.5% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,690 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,400.