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Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$51,090
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.3% vs 2024
$55,100
Mean Salary
$51,090
Median Salary
$24.56
Hourly Rate
58,730 people work as Social and Human Service Assistants in California
Social and Human Service Assistants salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Social and Human Service Assistants in California earn a median salary of $51,090 per year ($4,257/month).
This is 17.1% above the national average of $43,613.
California ranks #4 out of 51 states for Social and Human Service Assistants pay.
Approximately 58,730 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 1.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
4.0
Service Orientation
3.88
Reading Comprehension
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.48
Psychology
4.28
Therapy and Counseling
3.94
English Language
3.74
Administrative
3.34
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(39.4% of workers)
Salary Range: Social and Human Service Assistants in California
Salaries for Social and Human Service Assistants in California range from $39,040 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $74,250 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,110 and $61,450.
Median $51,090
P10: $39,040P25: $46,110P75: $61,450P90: $74,250
10th
$39,040
25th
$46,110
Median
$51,090
75th
$61,450
90th
$74,250
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,040
$18.77
$3,253
25th Percentile
$46,110
$22.17
$3,842
Median (50th)
$51,090
$24.56
$4,257
75th Percentile
$61,450
$29.54
$5,120
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$74,250
$35.70
$6,187
Note: The mean (average) salary of $55,100 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#4
California ranks #4 of 51 states
$43,613
National avg. for Social and Human Service Assistants
How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make in California?
The median annual salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in California is $51,090 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $55,100.
What is the salary range for a Social and Human Service Assistants in California?
Salaries for Social and Human Service Assistants in California range from $39,040 at the 10th percentile to $74,250 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,110 and $61,450.
What is the starting salary for a Social and Human Service Assistants in California?
Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants positions in California typically start around $39,040 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,110 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Social and Human Service Assistants in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 58,730 people are employed as Social and Human Service Assistants in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Social and Human Service Assistants in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Social and Human Service Assistants in California is approximately $24.56 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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