Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $43,340 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.84
10th percentile $32,910
90th percentile $59,130
Employed locally 1,140
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,910
    25th
    $37,580
    50th (median)
    $43,340
    75th
    $48,380
    90th
    $59,130

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 68% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 32% 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
    Napa, CA $55,470
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,890
    Grants Pass, OR $48,160
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $47,620
    Chambersburg, PA $45,690
    Reading, PA $45,470

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,780
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,280
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,030
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,770
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,410
    Rehabilitation Counselors $49,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Scranton, PA is $20.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Scranton, PA is 3.9% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,910 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,580.