Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $45,030 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.65
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $59,220
Employed locally 70
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $40,560
    50th (median)
    $45,030
    75th
    $50,880
    90th
    $59,220

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 43% 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 Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $75,600
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $67,800
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $85,980
    Healthcare Social Workers $73,680
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $46,430
    Community Health Workers $57,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Wenatchee, WA is $21.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Wenatchee, WA is 0.2% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,560.