Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $45,790 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.01
10th percentile $31,230
90th percentile $67,810
Employed locally 320
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,230
    25th
    $38,990
    50th (median)
    $45,790
    75th
    $54,390
    90th
    $67,810

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 61% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 39% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,890
    Rochester, MN $48,860
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $47,440
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $47,100
    Fargo, ND-MN $46,550
    Mankato, MN $45,540

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $68,920
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,270
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,280
    Social Workers, All Other $88,590
    Marriage and Family Therapists $67,610
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $48,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in St. Cloud, MN is $22.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.86 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in St. Cloud, MN is 1.5% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,230 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,990.