Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $39,760 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.12
10th percentile $29,390
90th percentile $61,050
Employed locally 250
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,390
    25th
    $31,110
    50th (median)
    $39,760
    75th
    $49,600
    90th
    $61,050

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 62% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 38% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $51,200
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,350
    Wilmington, NC $48,000
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $47,560
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $46,380

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,310
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,430
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $53,800
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,130
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $64,340
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $54,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Winston, NC is $19.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Winston, NC is 11.9% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,390 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,110.