Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $38,380 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.45
10th percentile $33,770
90th percentile $49,560
Employed locally 140
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,770
    25th
    $36,320
    50th (median)
    $38,380
    75th
    $43,920
    90th
    $49,560

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 36% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $41,410
    Flagstaff, AZ $40,600
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $40,460
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $38,660
    Tucson, AZ $38,020
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $37,440

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,030
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,660
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,320
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $52,510
    Rehabilitation Counselors $48,510
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Yuma, AZ is $18.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Yuma, AZ is 14.9% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,770 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,320.