Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $42,470 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.42
10th percentile $34,880
90th percentile $52,190
Employed locally 130
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,880
    25th
    $36,070
    50th (median)
    $42,470
    75th
    $49,490
    90th
    $52,190

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 39% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,990
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $46,600
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,080
    Lexington Park, MD $41,140
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $38,940

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,890
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $77,650
    Healthcare Social Workers $52,650
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,400
    Community Health Workers $45,110
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $48,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Salisbury, MD is $20.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Salisbury, MD is 5.9% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,880 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,070.