Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Alaska
In Alaska, the median pay for social and human service assistants is $22.77 an hour ($47,360 a year). About 1,370 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($45,930). Alaska ranks 12th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for social and human service assistants in Alaska
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.00 | $37,440 |
| 25% of workers | $21.39 | $44,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.77 | $47,360 |
| 75% of workers | $28.84 | $59,990 |
| 90% of workers | $37.91 | $78,850 |
Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Alaska metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks-College | $50,240 | 140 |
| Anchorage | $46,060 | 670 |
Alaska unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Alaska
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $80,770 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $62,630 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $82,900 |
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