Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,550 -34.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.21
10th percentile $21,690
90th percentile $42,960
Employed locally 140
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,690
    25th
    $25,980
    50th (median)
    $29,550
    75th
    $36,330
    90th
    $42,960

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $44,650
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,390
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $44,970
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $44,350
    Clergy $49,800
    Healthcare Social Workers $45,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Southwest Alabama is $14.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.24 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Southwest Alabama is 34.5% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $21,690 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,980.