Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $36,050 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.33
10th percentile $30,070
90th percentile $47,640
Employed locally 150
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,070
    25th
    $31,150
    50th (median)
    $36,050
    75th
    $38,790
    90th
    $47,640

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,410
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,190
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,280
    Healthcare Social Workers $43,730
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $45,390
    Community Health Workers $48,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Southwest Missouri is $17.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Southwest Missouri is 20.1% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,070 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,150.