Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $38,410 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.47
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $50,290
Employed locally 590
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $34,620
    50th (median)
    $38,410
    75th
    $46,420
    90th
    $50,290

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$49,680
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$67,090
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,430
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,770
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,180
    Rehabilitation Counselors$44,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Southern Ohio is $18.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Southern Ohio is 14.9% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,620.