Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Birmingham
In Birmingham (AL), the median pay for social and human service assistants is $17.55 an hour ($36,510 a year). About 1,110 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($45,930). It is 2% higher than the Alabama median ($35,830).
Pay range for social and human service assistants in Birmingham (AL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.83 | $28,760 |
| 25% of workers | $15.23 | $31,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.55 | $36,510 |
| 75% of workers | $21.64 | $45,000 |
| 90% of workers | $27.45 | $57,090 |
Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham (this page) | $36,510 | 1,110 |
| Decatur | $36,450 | 120 |
| Huntsville | $36,070 | 220 |
| Tuscaloosa | $35,360 | 170 |
| Montgomery | $35,150 | 280 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $35,010 | 90 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $34,960 | 70 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $34,950 | 90 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $34,350 | 50 |
| Mobile | $33,740 | 360 |
| Gadsden | $29,800 | 90 |
| Dothan | $24,020 | 120 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for social and human service assistants
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 48,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Birmingham (AL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $46,540 |
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