Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $41,090 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.75
10th percentile $28,220
90th percentile $51,730
Employed locally 300
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,220
    25th
    $34,500
    50th (median)
    $41,090
    75th
    $46,740
    90th
    $51,730

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 36% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,160
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,670
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,290
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$41,790
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$53,620
    Healthcare Social Workers$68,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Waco, TX is $19.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Waco, TX is 8.9% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,220 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,500.