Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $38,020 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.28
10th percentile $32,730
90th percentile $48,940
Employed locally 1,280
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,730
    25th
    $35,670
    50th (median)
    $38,020
    75th
    $43,840
    90th
    $48,940

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 44% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $41,410
    Flagstaff, AZ $40,600
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $40,460
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $38,660
    Yuma, AZ $38,380
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $37,440

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,850
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,000
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,040
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,450
    Rehabilitation Counselors $41,410
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Tucson, AZ is $18.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Tucson, AZ is 15.7% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,730 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,670.