Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Colorado

In Colorado, the median pay for social and human service assistants is $22.93 an hour ($47,690 a year). About 5,410 people work in this job there.

$22.93Median hourly pay

$43,790–$55,930Middle half of workers, yearly

5,410People in this job in Colorado

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($45,930). Colorado ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for social and human service assistants in Colorado

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$18.48	$38,440
25% of workers	$21.05	$43,790
Half of workers (median)	$22.93	$47,690
75% of workers	$26.89	$55,930
90% of workers	$31.47	$65,450

Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Colorado metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Boulder	$52,830	240
Denver-Aurora-Centennial	$49,700	2,500
Greeley	$47,270	140
Fort Collins-Loveland	$46,870	200
Grand Junction	$45,580	160
Colorado Springs	$44,560	1,300
Pueblo	$43,660	210

Colorado unemployment rate: 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 Colorado

Job	Median yearly pay
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$62,390
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$63,720
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$55,490
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$64,780
Healthcare Social Workers	$63,480
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$71,680
Social Workers, All Other	$61,610
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$65,620

Other job titles for this job

Child AdvocateFamily AdvocateYouth AdvocateClient AdvocateDomestic Violence AdvocateShelter AdvocateAddictions Counselor AssistantAdvocateCase AideCase Management AssistantCase Management CoordinatorCase Work Aide

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.