AL · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1093

Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Alabama

Median Annual Salary $34,040 -25% below national average (national: $45,120)
$35,090Mean Annual
$16Median Hourly
3,260Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$34,040
$21,990
10th pct.
$46,890
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$21,990$10.57
25th percentile$28,490$13.70
50th percentile (median)$34,040$16.36
75th percentile$39,580$19.03
90th percentile (top earners)$46,890$22.54
Mean (average)$35,090$16.87

How Alabama Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Alabama
Alabama (current) $34,040
District of Columbia $57,210 +68%
California $51,780 +52%
Washington $49,940 +47%
New Jersey $49,000 +44%
Minnesota $48,860 +44%
Oregon $48,660 +43%
Rhode Island $47,620 +40%
Massachusetts $47,280 +39%

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Related Occupations in Alabama

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Telemarketers $33,690 1,290
Data Entry Keyers $33,670 1,110
Helpers--Production Workers $34,520 8,170
Tax Preparers $33,490 550
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $33,280 620
Parts Salespersons $33,230 5,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Alabama?

The mean social and human service assistants salary in Alabama is $35,090 per year. The median (middle) salary is $34,040 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Social and Human Service Assistants in Alabama?

Entry-level social and human service assistantss (10th percentile) in Alabama typically earn around $21,990 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $28,490 per year.

What is the highest Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Alabama?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Alabama make approximately $46,890 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $39,580 per year.

How does the Alabama Social and Human Service Assistants salary compare to the national average?

The median social and human service assistants salary in Alabama is $34,040, which is -25% below national average of $45,120.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes