Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Washington

In Washington, the median pay for social and human service assistants is $26.33 an hour ($54,770 a year). About 7,590 people work in this job there.

$26.33Median hourly pay

$47,520–$61,640Middle half of workers, yearly

7,590People in this job in Washington

That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($45,930). Washington ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for social and human service assistants in Washington

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$20.76	$43,180
25% of workers	$22.85	$47,520
Half of workers (median)	$26.33	$54,770
75% of workers	$29.64	$61,640
90% of workers	$34.99	$72,770

Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Washington metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	$58,090	3,910
Bellingham	$54,320	190
Walla Walla	$52,990	90
Longview-Kelso	$51,050	90
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater	$50,620	250
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard	$49,390	200
Yakima	$49,160	350
Spokane-Spokane Valley	$48,820	860
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee	$48,430	100
Mount Vernon-Anacortes	$47,910	150
Kennewick-Richland	$47,790	260

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington

Job	Median yearly pay
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$68,910
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$74,480
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$82,670
Rehabilitation Counselors	$58,050
Healthcare Social Workers	$78,570
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$64,340
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$70,460
Community Health Workers	$57,070

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.