Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $40,960 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.69
10th percentile $29,510
90th percentile $56,900
Employed locally 190
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,510
    25th
    $36,080
    50th (median)
    $40,960
    75th
    $46,380
    90th
    $56,900

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 59% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 41% 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
    District of Columbia $57,210
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $54,170
    California $51,780
    Visalia, CA $50,030
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $48,610

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,620
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$55,790
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66,540
    Rehabilitation Counselors$38,780
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,790
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Waterloo, IA is $19.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Waterloo, IA is 9.2% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,510 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,080.