Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $39,190 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.84
10th percentile $31,350
90th percentile $49,550
Employed locally 1,640
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,350
    25th
    $35,860
    50th (median)
    $39,190
    75th
    $44,480
    90th
    $49,550

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $49,460
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $47,100
    Fairbanks-College, AK $45,530
    Kansas City, MO-KS $44,820
    Manhattan, KS $42,600
    Lawrence, KS $42,570

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,430
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,180
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,280
    Rehabilitation Counselors $37,440
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $53,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Wichita, KS is $18.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Wichita, KS is 13.1% 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?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,350 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,860.