Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Walla Walla, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $49,000 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.56
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $60,650
Employed locally 80
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $49,000
    75th
    $56,470
    90th
    $60,650

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 68% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 32% 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
    Bellingham, WA $53,290
    Longview-Kelso, WA $53,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $53,010
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $51,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,350
    Washington $49,940

    Related occupations in Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $70,490
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $64,900
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,370
    Healthcare Social Workers $73,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Walla Walla, WA is $23.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Walla Walla, WA is 8.6% 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.