Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $56,700 +25.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.26
10th percentile $40,170
90th percentile $80,200
Employed locally 670
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,170
    25th
    $47,750
    50th (median)
    $56,700
    75th
    $72,060
    90th
    $80,200

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 45% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    Napa, CA $55,470
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $54,170

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,260
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,130
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $100,020
    Marriage and Family Therapists $80,470
    Health Education Specialists $62,370
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $58,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Santa Rosa, CA is $27.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 25.7% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,170 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,750.