Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Connecticut

In Connecticut, the median pay for social and human service assistants is $21.50 an hour ($44,730 a year). About 9,930 people work in this job there.

$21.50Median hourly pay

$38,000–$50,400Middle half of workers, yearly

9,930People in this job in Connecticut

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($45,930). Connecticut ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for social and human service assistants in Connecticut

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.74	$36,890
25% of workers	$18.27	$38,000
Half of workers (median)	$21.50	$44,730
75% of workers	$24.23	$50,400
90% of workers	$29.32	$60,980

Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Connecticut metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury	$46,140	1,930
Norwich-New London-Willimantic	$45,880	780
New Haven	$45,140	1,630
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford	$44,460	3,060
Waterbury-Shelton	$43,750	1,710

Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Connecticut

Job	Median yearly pay
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$63,590
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$78,970
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$73,910
Rehabilitation Counselors	$56,340
Healthcare Social Workers	$79,900
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$78,640
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$53,840
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$97,350

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.