Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $38,150 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.34
10th percentile $29,430
90th percentile $46,110
Employed locally 550
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,430
    25th
    $33,970
    50th (median)
    $38,150
    75th
    $41,480
    90th
    $46,110

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 69% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 31% 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
    Columbus, OH $41,630
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $41,200
    Johnstown, PA $39,730
    Cleveland, OH $39,100
    Ohio $38,860
    Lima, OH $38,710

    Related occupations in Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,980
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,060
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,070
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,990
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,000
    Rehabilitation Counselors $38,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Youngstown, OH is $18.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Youngstown, OH is 15.4% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,430 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,970.