Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $49,800 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.94
10th percentile $39,710
90th percentile $75,960
Employed locally 420
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,710
    25th
    $43,970
    50th (median)
    $49,800
    75th
    $60,410
    90th
    $75,960

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 50% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 50% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,700
    Napa, CA $55,470

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $74,210
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $67,900
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $79,830
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,890
    Healthcare Social Workers $115,930
    Marriage and Family Therapists $93,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Vallejo, CA is $23.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Vallejo, CA is 10.4% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,710 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,970.