Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $39,830 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.15
10th percentile $29,550
90th percentile $53,930
Employed locally 250
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,550
    25th
    $36,020
    50th (median)
    $39,830
    75th
    $45,450
    90th
    $53,930

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,880
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$52,000
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$56,860
    Rehabilitation Counselors$43,280
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,160
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Southwest Iowa is $19.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Southwest Iowa is 11.7% 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 Iowa?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,550 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,020.