Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $43,550 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.94
10th percentile $35,110
90th percentile $58,290
Employed locally 2,260
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,110
    25th
    $38,280
    50th (median)
    $43,550
    75th
    $49,020
    90th
    $58,290

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 46% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 54% 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
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $49,050
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,690
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,810
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $46,740
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $46,660

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $67,540
    Healthcare Social Workers $74,710
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $71,440
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,040
    Marriage and Family Therapists $81,170
    Community Health Workers $55,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Salt Lake City, UT is $20.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.96 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 3.5% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,110 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,280.