Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $53,370 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.66
10th percentile $38,140
90th percentile $75,780
Employed locally 3,600
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,140
    25th
    $45,990
    50th (median)
    $53,370
    75th
    $61,030
    90th
    $75,780

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 43% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $69,510
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $66,610
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $98,800
    Marriage and Family Therapists $72,810
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $100,120
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $73,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Sacramento, CA is $25.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Sacramento, CA is 18.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,140 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,990.