Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Yuba City, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuba City, CA

Median annual salary $51,330 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.68
10th percentile $36,060
90th percentile $76,240
Employed locally 260
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,060
    25th
    $46,290
    50th (median)
    $51,330
    75th
    $61,500
    90th
    $76,240

    Yuba City economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,762 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,700
    Napa, CA $55,470

    Related occupations in Yuba City, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,670
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,880
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $94,740
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $59,420
    Marriage and Family Therapists $66,700
    Community Health Workers $60,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Yuba City, CA is $24.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Yuba City, CA is 13.8% 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 Yuba City?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,060 per year in Yuba City, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,290.