Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $50,810 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.43
10th percentile $40,630
90th percentile $67,170
Employed locally 1,170
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,630
    25th
    $44,500
    50th (median)
    $50,810
    75th
    $61,020
    90th
    $67,170

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 33% 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
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    California $51,780
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,910
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,350
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $50,020

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62,730
    Clergy$75,830
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$74,810
    Rehabilitation Counselors$54,790
    Social Workers, All Other$67,170
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$76,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Salem, OR is $24.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Salem, OR is 12.6% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,630 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,500.