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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in California

In California, social and human service assistants earn a median of $51,780 per year.

Median (California)
$51,780
Bottom 10%
$38,280
Top 10%
$74,140
Employed in California
58,830

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, social and human service assistants earn a median of $51,780 — 15% above the national median of $45,120. Locally the range runs $38,280 to $74,140. About 58,830 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #2 of 54 states for social and human service assistants pay — roughly the 98th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (District of Columbia, $57,210) by 10%. State employment of about 58,830 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$45,120
US bottom 10%
$33,280
US top 10%
$63,850

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies

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