Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $35,230 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.94
10th percentile $25,440
90th percentile $53,140
Employed locally 150
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,440
    25th
    $30,840
    50th (median)
    $35,230
    75th
    $41,600
    90th
    $53,140

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 45% 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 Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,190
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$54,550
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,780
    Healthcare Social Workers$59,230
    Health Education Specialists$54,050
    Community Health Workers$40,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Wichita Falls, TX is $16.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 21.9% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $25,440 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,840.