Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $48,690 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.41
10th percentile $37,170
90th percentile $63,310
Employed locally 440
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,170
    25th
    $40,000
    50th (median)
    $48,690
    75th
    $53,150
    90th
    $63,310

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,160
    Social Workers, All Other $75,240
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,940
    Marriage and Family Therapists $73,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,540
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $45,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Southwest Minnesota is $23.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Southwest Minnesota is 7.9% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,170 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,000.