Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $39,310 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.90
10th percentile $31,740
90th percentile $52,150
Employed locally 190
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,740
    25th
    $35,340
    50th (median)
    $39,310
    75th
    $44,920
    90th
    $52,150

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 45% 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 Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,280
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,750
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,020
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,770
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $52,880
    Community Health Workers $42,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Tyler, TX is $18.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Tyler, TX is 12.9% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,740 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,340.