Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Southern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $45,040 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.65
10th percentile $38,300
90th percentile $49,530
Employed locally 620
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,300
    25th
    $39,060
    50th (median)
    $45,040
    75th
    $47,750
    90th
    $49,530

    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 Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $49,980
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,610
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,450
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,370
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $70,250
    Marriage and Family Therapists $60,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Southern Vermont is $21.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Southern Vermont is 0.2% 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 Southern Vermont?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,300 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,060.