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Social and Human Service Assistants

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Social and Human Service Assistants

National Avg Annual Salary

$47,090

National Avg Hourly Wage

$22.64

National Total Employment

424,220

Top Metro Avg Salary

$62,420

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Highest Paying State

District of Columbia leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $59,030.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 58,830 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA shows an average annual salary of $62,420.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 34,540 jobs.

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Top States for Social and Human Service Assistants

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
District of Columbia DC $59,030 1,880 Open
California CA $55,020 58,830 Open
Washington WA $53,010 6,850 Open
New Jersey NJ $52,840 15,060 Open
Massachusetts MA $52,770 11,870 Open
Oregon OR $50,880 10,820 Open
Minnesota MN $50,630 11,290 Open
Illinois IL $49,600 20,460 Open
North Dakota ND $49,520 1,280 Open
Wisconsin WI $49,430 6,950 Open

Top Metro Areas for Social and Human Service Assistants

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