Social and Human Service Assistants pay in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the median pay for social and human service assistants is $20.60 an hour ($42,850 a year). About 9,020 people work in this job there.

$20.60Median hourly pay

$35,750–$48,450Middle half of workers, yearly

9,020People in this job in North Carolina

That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($45,930). North Carolina ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for social and human service assistants in North Carolina

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$14.72	$30,620
25% of workers	$17.19	$35,750
Half of workers (median)	$20.60	$42,850
75% of workers	$23.29	$48,450
90% of workers	$28.64	$59,570

Social and Human Service Assistants pay in North Carolina metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Wilmington	$48,280	440
Durham-Chapel Hill	$45,490	700
Greenville	$45,190	190
Winston-Salem	$44,890	470
Jacksonville	$44,850	60
Burlington	$44,190	60
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia	$43,480	2,120
Asheville	$43,110	390
Goldsboro	$42,690	100
Greensboro-High Point	$41,530	420
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton	$40,250	220
Rocky Mount	$39,100	120
Pinehurst-Southern Pines	$38,650	50
Raleigh-Cary	$38,330	1,590
Fayetteville	$35,230	360

North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina

Job	Median yearly pay
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$59,610
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$55,490
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$57,630
Healthcare Social Workers	$63,280
Rehabilitation Counselors	$45,890
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$58,210
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$54,820
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$62,220

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.