Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $50,030 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.05
10th percentile $38,370
90th percentile $80,450
Employed locally 430
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,370
    25th
    $45,710
    50th (median)
    $50,030
    75th
    $60,020
    90th
    $80,450

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 72% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 28% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,000
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62,840
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$83,760
    Counselors, All Other$47,010
    Rehabilitation Counselors$37,970
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$77,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Visalia, CA is $24.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Visalia, CA is 10.9% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,370 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,710.