Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $59,230 +31.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.48
10th percentile $42,350
90th percentile $81,590
Employed locally 2,160
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,350
    25th
    $48,890
    50th (median)
    $59,230
    75th
    $73,520
    90th
    $81,590

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 38% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 62% 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
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210
    Eau Claire, WI $56,990

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,700
    Napa, CA $55,470
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $54,170

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $74,670
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $99,570
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $78,700
    Marriage and Family Therapists $88,950
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $66,060
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $102,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in San Jose, CA is $28.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in San Jose, CA is 31.3% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $42,350 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,890.