Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $44,570 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.43
10th percentile $34,920
90th percentile $66,460
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,920
    25th
    $39,240
    50th (median)
    $44,570
    75th
    $54,160
    90th
    $66,460

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,920
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,760
    Social Workers, All Other $86,640
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $45,970
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,250
    Marriage and Family Therapists $70,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Southeast Minnesota is $21.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Southeast Minnesota is 1.2% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,920 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,240.