Social and Human Service Assistants
Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Alabama | 2,880 | $29,920 | $14.38 | |
| Alaska | 1,200 | $45,590 | $21.92 | |
| Arizona | 5,860 | $39,460 | $18.97 | |
| Arkansas | 2,710 | $34,170 | $16.43 | |
| California | 51,940 | $48,380 | $23.26 | |
| Colorado | 4,330 | $40,870 | $19.65 | |
| Connecticut | 7,950 | $51,480 | $24.75 | |
| Delaware | 870 | $35,520 | $17.08 | |
| District of Columbia | 900 | $62,210 | $29.91 | |
| Florida | 20,150 | $39,220 | $18.85 | |
| Georgia | 6,390 | $31,660 | $15.22 | |
| Hawaii | 2,990 | $38,360 | $18.44 | |
| Idaho | 1,590 | $38,540 | $18.53 | |
| Illinois | 16,440 | $41,630 | $20.02 | |
| Indiana | 7,830 | $34,670 | $16.67 | |
| Iowa | 5,150 | $38,050 | $18.29 | |
| Kansas | 5,060 | $36,050 | $17.33 | |
| Kentucky | 5,800 | $34,720 | $16.69 | |
| Louisiana | 2,730 | $30,300 | $14.57 | |
| Maine | 3,980 | $39,400 | $18.94 | |
| Maryland | 8,170 | $38,950 | $18.73 | |
| Massachusetts | 15,010 | $38,600 | $18.56 | |
| Michigan | 9,960 | $35,510 | $17.07 | |
| Minnesota | 10,230 | $42,860 | $20.61 | |
| Mississippi | 1,850 | $31,050 | $14.93 | |
| Missouri | 3,250 | $34,270 | $16.48 | |
| Montana | 1,440 | $32,250 | $15.50 | |
| Nebraska | 1,970 | $32,900 | $15.82 | |
| Nevada | 2,260 | $39,930 | $19.20 | |
| New Hampshire | 1,730 | $37,390 | $17.98 | |
| New Jersey | 22,990 | $41,410 | $19.91 | |
| New Mexico | 2,530 | $38,630 | $18.57 | |
| New York | 34,130 | $42,550 | $20.46 | |
| North Carolina | 5,810 | $37,020 | $17.80 | |
| North Dakota | 1,550 | $47,140 | $22.66 | |
| Ohio | 13,450 | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| Oklahoma | 1,540 | $35,090 | $16.87 | |
| Oregon | 6,370 | $43,200 | $20.77 | |
| Pennsylvania | 19,940 | $38,930 | $18.72 | |
| Rhode Island | 3,180 | $40,070 | $19.26 | |
| South Carolina | 9,710 | $35,980 | $17.30 | |
| South Dakota | 830 | $30,830 | $14.82 | |
| Tennessee | 2,900 | $33,300 | $16.01 | |
| Texas | 21,770 | $39,630 | $19.05 | |
| Utah | 5,160 | $35,550 | $17.09 | |
| Vermont | 3,520 | $35,240 | $16.94 | |
| Virginia | 9,620 | $36,520 | $17.56 | |
| Washington | 7,950 | $42,990 | $20.67 | |
| West Virginia | 4,160 | $37,810 | $18.18 | |
| Wisconsin | 7,910 | $44,290 | $21.29 | |
| Wyoming | 710 | $37,380 | $17.97 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply practical knowledge and skills to support individuals with a variety of physical, mental or developmental disabilities in a family or community setting. Includes instruction in health care, basic nutrition, pharmacology, nursing, autism, mental health, psychology, sociology, behavioral analysis, communication, intervention, counseling and community services, and developmental services, such as literacy and life skills training.
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
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$40,460 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Short-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as social and human service assistants.
- Less than high school 2%
- High school graduate 14%
- College dropout 22%
- Associate’s degree 12%
- Bachelor’s degree 35%
- Master’s degree 14%
- Doctorate degree 2%
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