Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Denver-Aurora-Centennial

In Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO), the median pay for social and human service assistants is $23.89 an hour ($49,700 a year). About 2,500 people work in this job there.

$23.89Median hourly pay

$46,150–$58,520Middle half of workers, yearly

2,500People in this job in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($45,930). It is 4% higher than the Colorado median ($47,690).

Pay range for social and human service assistants in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$19.55	$40,650
25% of workers	$22.19	$46,150
Half of workers (median)	$23.89	$49,700
75% of workers	$28.13	$58,520
90% of workers	$32.91	$68,450

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 (this page)	$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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

Job	Median yearly pay
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$67,560
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$67,080
Healthcare Social Workers	$63,480
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$62,810
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$57,830
Social Workers, All Other	$61,870
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$71,680

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.