Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson

In Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD), the median pay for social and human service assistants is $23.28 an hour ($48,420 a year). About 3,230 people work in this job there.

$23.28Median hourly pay
$40,710–$59,560Middle half of workers, yearly
3,230People in this job in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)

That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($45,930). It is 3% higher than the Maryland median ($47,210).

Pay range for social and human service assistants in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.11$37,680
25% of workers$19.57$40,710
Half of workers (median)$23.28$48,420
75% of workers$28.63$59,560
90% of workers$33.12$68,890

Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Maryland metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Salisbury$48,650210
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (this page)$48,4203,230
Lexington Park$45,830260
Hagerstown-Martinsburg$42,540380

Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)

JobMedian yearly pay
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74,740
Healthcare Social Workers$75,720
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$74,960
Community Health Workers$49,720
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$70,360
Rehabilitation Counselors$43,310
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,750
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$57,080

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.