Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $46,810 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.50
10th percentile $30,610
90th percentile $63,230
Employed locally 210
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,610
    25th
    $38,760
    50th (median)
    $46,810
    75th
    $51,310
    90th
    $63,230

    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 Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,770
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,930
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,160
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,670
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $69,270
    Healthcare Social Workers $57,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Southwest Colorado is $22.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Southwest Colorado is 3.7% above 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 Colorado?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,610 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,760.