Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $43,060 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.70
10th percentile $32,930
90th percentile $59,630
Employed locally 2,370
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,930
    25th
    $38,000
    50th (median)
    $43,060
    75th
    $49,690
    90th
    $59,630

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 42% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $49,870
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,740
    Midland, TX $47,080
    Odessa, TX $46,120
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,100
    Victoria, TX $45,330

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,670
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,080
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,330
    Healthcare Social Workers$69,780
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$48,240
    Community Health Workers$45,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in San Antonio, TX is $20.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in San Antonio, TX is 4.6% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,930 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,000.