Social and Human Service Assistants pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $73,250 or more. The middle half of social and human service assistants in Washington earn between $43,150 and $60,070.
- $38K10th
- $43K25th
- $48KMedian
- $60K75th
- $73K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,060 | $4,422 | $25.51 |
| Median | $48,370 | $4,031 | $23.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,150 | $3,596 | $20.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,070 | $5,006 | $28.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Social and human service assistants in Washington earn 13% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($60,770) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($47,690). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $45,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $53,060 | $48,370 | $37,780 | $73,250 | 7,790 |
| Washington, D.C. | $60,770 | $59,460 | $40,930 | $86,090 | 2,080 |
| United States | $47,690 | $45,930 | $34,200 | $63,290 | 437,860 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social and Human Service Assistants salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $53,060, a single filer in Washington takes home about $42,796 a year, or $3,566 a month and $1,646 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $43,240 | $3,603 |
| Working in DC | $42,796 | $3,566 |
| Working in VA | $42,577 | $3,548 |
| Working in MD | $42,505 | $3,542 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for social and human service assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $53,060 buys what about $48,731 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 11.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Social and Human Service Assistants salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$45,030
- Baltimore, MD$51,960
- Winchester, VA$41,110
- Lexington Park, MD$47,700
- Gettysburg, PA$42,410
- Chambersburg, PA$44,740
Highest-paying cities for social and human service assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($63,980).
- San Jose, CA$63,980
- Santa Rosa, CA$62,010
- San Francisco, CA$60,490
- Seattle, WA$59,590
- Santa Cruz, CA$58,750
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Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Washington: questions
How much do social and human service assistants make an hour in Washington?
$25.51 an hour on average, and $23.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social and human service assistants salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social and human service assistants take-home pay in Washington?
About $42,796 a year ($3,566 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,060.
Do social and human service assistants earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. average for this job ($47,690).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1093; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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