Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,760 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $31,330
90th percentile $76,900
Employed locally 580
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,330
    25th
    $36,510
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $60,970
    90th
    $76,900

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,440
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,060
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $48,840
    Rehabilitation Counselors $47,480
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $77,920
    Healthcare Social Workers $58,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in South Illinois is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in South Illinois is 1.4% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,330 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,510.