Social and Human Service Assistants Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$45,120
↑ 57.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Social and Human Service Assistants — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Social and Human Service Assistants — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 57.0% since 2011 ($28,740 → $45,120)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $45,120
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,120 | +9.0% |
| 2023 | $41,410 | +7.5% |
| 2022 | $38,520 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $37,610 | +4.6% |
| 2020 | $35,960 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | $35,060 | +3.9% |
| 2018 | $33,750 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | $33,120 | +4.1% |
| 2016 | $31,810 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | $30,830 | +3.5% |
| 2014 | $29,790 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | $29,230 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | $28,850 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | $28,740 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.