Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,460 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.74
10th percentile $34,320
90th percentile $76,400
Employed locally 380
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,320
    25th
    $40,270
    50th (median)
    $51,460
    75th
    $65,770
    90th
    $76,400

    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

    Related occupations in Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,860
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,560
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61,710
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,680
    Rehabilitation Counselors$39,420
    Social Workers, All Other$69,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Western Wisconsin is $24.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Western Wisconsin is 14.1% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,320 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,270.