Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,130 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.81
10th percentile $29,520
90th percentile $51,490
Employed locally 680
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,520
    25th
    $35,150
    50th (median)
    $39,130
    75th
    $44,950
    90th
    $51,490

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52,770
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$49,200
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62,300
    Rehabilitation Counselors$36,840
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$36,430
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Southeast Iowa is $18.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Southeast Iowa is 13.3% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,520 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,150.