Social and Human Service Assistants pay in District of Columbia

In District of Columbia, the median pay for social and human service assistants is $28.59 an hour ($59,460 a year). About 2,080 people work in this job there.

$28.59Median hourly pay
$49,190–$65,510Middle half of workers, yearly
2,080People in this job in District of Columbia

That is 29% higher than the U.S. median ($45,930). District of Columbia ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for social and human service assistants in District of Columbia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.68$40,930
25% of workers$23.65$49,190
Half of workers (median)$28.59$59,460
75% of workers$31.50$65,510
90% of workers$41.39$86,090

Social and Human Service Assistants pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria$48,3707,790

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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 District of Columbia

JobMedian yearly pay
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$73,550
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$80,470
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,450
Health Education Specialists$103,330
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$73,310

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.