Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Minnesota

In Minnesota, the median pay for social and human service assistants is $24.01 an hour ($49,940 a year). About 11,110 people work in this job there.

$24.01Median hourly pay

$45,630–$59,880Middle half of workers, yearly

11,110People in this job in Minnesota

That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($45,930). Minnesota ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for social and human service assistants in Minnesota

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$18.51	$38,490
25% of workers	$21.94	$45,630
Half of workers (median)	$24.01	$49,940
75% of workers	$28.79	$59,880
90% of workers	$31.04	$64,560

Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Minnesota metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Duluth	$56,120	600
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington	$49,750	7,160
Rochester	$48,300	350
St. Cloud	$46,220	260
Mankato	$44,320	190

Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Minnesota

Job	Median yearly pay
Social Workers, All Other	$79,790
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$58,780
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$67,450
Marriage and Family Therapists	$72,470
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$64,600
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$54,050
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$75,020
Rehabilitation Counselors	$48,010

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.