Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for social and human service assistants is $19.87 an hour ($41,340 a year). About 3,690 people work in this job there.

$19.87Median hourly pay

$36,510–$49,290Middle half of workers, yearly

3,690People in this job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($45,930). It is 5% higher than the Georgia median ($39,480).

Pay range for social and human service assistants in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$15.45	$32,140
25% of workers	$17.55	$36,510
Half of workers (median)	$19.87	$41,340
75% of workers	$23.70	$49,290
90% of workers	$28.98	$60,280

Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (this page)	$41,340	3,690
Hinesville	$39,520	50
Savannah	$39,320	200
Gainesville	$38,910	130
Augusta-Richmond County	$38,660	390
Athens-Clarke County	$36,560	210
Dalton	$36,190	120
Brunswick-St. Simons	$35,900	180
Columbus	$35,530	240
Macon-Bibb County	$35,370	210
Rome	$35,360	160
Albany	$33,910	140
Warner Robins	$33,060	160
Valdosta	$31,370	240

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Job	Median yearly pay
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$67,730
Healthcare Social Workers	$65,280
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$49,720
Health Education Specialists	$112,450
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$60,880
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$47,160
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$61,270

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.