Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Kansas

In Kansas, the median pay for social and human service assistants is $20.47 an hour ($42,570 a year). About 6,070 people work in this job there.

$20.47Median hourly pay
$36,910–$48,590Middle half of workers, yearly
6,070People in this job in Kansas

That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($45,930). Kansas ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for social and human service assistants in Kansas

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.51$34,330
25% of workers$17.74$36,910
Half of workers (median)$20.47$42,570
75% of workers$23.36$48,590
90% of workers$26.72$55,580

Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Kansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Lawrence$45,040360
Topeka$43,560570
Manhattan$42,520240
Wichita$39,8501,800

Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (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 Kansas

JobMedian yearly pay
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,300
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$56,590
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,470
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$56,330
Rehabilitation Counselors$41,980
Healthcare Social Workers$64,440
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$61,890
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$47,650

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.