Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Columbus

In Columbus (OH), the median pay for social and human service assistants is $20.28 an hour ($42,190 a year). About 2,430 people work in this job there.

$20.28Median hourly pay

$36,520–$48,080Middle half of workers, yearly

2,430People in this job in Columbus (OH)

That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($45,930). It is 10% higher than the Ohio median ($38,390).

Pay range for social and human service assistants in Columbus (OH)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$14.69	$30,550
25% of workers	$17.56	$36,520
Half of workers (median)	$20.28	$42,190
75% of workers	$23.12	$48,080
90% of workers	$26.04	$54,170

Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Columbus (this page)	$42,190	2,430
Cincinnati	$41,800	2,100
Cleveland	$39,780	1,900
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek	$38,170	630
Lima	$37,560	160
Akron	$37,530	710
Toledo	$37,290	460
Youngstown-Warren	$36,960	560
Canton-Massillon	$36,750	330
Springfield	$35,780	50
Sandusky	$35,650	40
Mansfield	$35,020	160

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Columbus (OH)

Job	Median yearly pay
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$58,460
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$62,080
Healthcare Social Workers	$65,280
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$47,820
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$59,370

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.