Social and human service assistants
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$45,120
~$22/hr · ~$3,760/mo
US Jobs
450K
Faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
5/10
Moderate
AI & Automation Risk
Moderate 5/10
This occupation is a hybrid of digital administrative work and high-touch interpersonal service. AI can significantly automate the 'knowledge work' components, such as researching community resources, assisting with complex benefit applications, and coordinating service schedules. However, the core of the job requires physical presence in homes or clinics and deep emotional intelligence to support clients in crisis, which provides a substantial buffer against full automation.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WIBEST VALUE | $56,990 | Below avg (91.5) | $62,265 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $59,900 | Average (102.8) | $58,260 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $51,790 | Below avg (91.5) | $56,590 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $51,270 | Below avg (93.0) | $55,143 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $47,100 | Below avg (85.9) | $54,825 |
| Modesto, CA | $57,330 | Above avg (105.1) | $54,534 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $47,780 | Below avg (87.9) | $54,365 |
| Wausau, WI | $49,080 | Below avg (90.7) | $54,089 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $49,870 | Below avg (92.3) | $54,010 |
| Springfield, IL | $48,560 | Below avg (90.7) | $53,568 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $48,600 | Below avg (90.9) | $53,468 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $53,010 | Average (99.3) | $53,378 |
| Rochester, MN | $48,860 | Below avg (93.0) | $52,561 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $59,230 | Above avg (113.1) | $52,389 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $47,440 | Below avg (90.6) | $52,367 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
+6% (Faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$22/hr
Monthly Income
~$3,760/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)