Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre
In Scranton--Wilkes-Barre (PA), the median pay for social and human service assistants is $20.34 an hour ($42,310 a year). About 1,080 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($45,930). It is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median ($44,050).
Pay range for social and human service assistants in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre (PA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.39 | $34,080 |
| 25% of workers | $18.00 | $37,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.34 | $42,310 |
| 75% of workers | $23.05 | $47,940 |
| 90% of workers | $26.73 | $55,590 |
Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $46,040 | 1,190 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $45,370 | 12,160 |
| Lebanon | $44,840 | 90 |
| Chambersburg | $44,360 | 200 |
| Lancaster | $44,070 | 800 |
| Pittsburgh | $43,970 | 4,140 |
| Reading | $42,910 | 770 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre (this page) | $42,310 | 1,080 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $41,980 | 1,100 |
| State College | $41,710 | 160 |
| York-Hanover | $41,580 | 450 |
| Johnstown | $41,450 | 590 |
| Williamsport | $41,320 | 280 |
| Erie | $39,710 | 640 |
| Gettysburg | $38,730 | 80 |
| Altoona | $38,030 | 0 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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)
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| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $46,810 |
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