Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $38,660 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.59
10th percentile $35,030
90th percentile $53,990
Employed locally 60
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,030
    25th
    $36,080
    50th (median)
    $38,660
    75th
    $47,530
    90th
    $53,990

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 34% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $41,410
    Flagstaff, AZ $40,600
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $40,460
    Yuma, AZ $38,380
    Tucson, AZ $38,020
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $37,440

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $47,170
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,150
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,550
    Rehabilitation Counselors $41,370
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $45,510
    Healthcare Social Workers $49,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Sierra Vista, AZ is $18.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 14.3% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,030 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,080.