Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,880 -16% vs national
Median hourly $18.21
10th percentile $28,500
90th percentile $57,690
Employed locally 260
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,500
    25th
    $34,100
    50th (median)
    $37,880
    75th
    $48,600
    90th
    $57,690

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,000
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,360
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,600
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $65,120
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,530
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $74,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Southern Michigan is $18.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Southern Michigan is 16% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,500 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,100.