Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Texarkana, TX-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Texarkana, TX-AR

Median annual salary $43,300 -4% vs national
Median hourly $20.82
10th percentile $29,620
90th percentile $59,180
Employed locally 80
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,620
    25th
    $36,450
    50th (median)
    $43,300
    75th
    $48,170
    90th
    $59,180

    Texarkana economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,046 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 79% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 21% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $49,870
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,740
    Midland, TX $47,080
    Odessa, TX $46,120
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,100
    Victoria, TX $45,330

    Related occupations in Texarkana, TX-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65,780
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,790
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61,620
    Healthcare Social Workers$67,500
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$44,940
    Social Workers, All Other$44,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Texarkana, TX-AR is $20.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Texarkana, TX-AR is 4% 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 Texarkana?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,620 per year in Texarkana, TX-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,450.