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SOC 21-1093·Community & Social Service
Social and Human Service Assistants
Median wage
$47,461
10-yr outlook
+24.3%by 2032
Openings / year
5,975
Workers in NY
40,700
How pay grows with experience
Social and Human Service Assistants — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $37,565 |
| Median (typical) | $47,461 |
| Experienced | $56,268 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Social and Human Service Assistants — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Hudson Valley | $49,495 |
| Long Island | $48,033 |
| New York City | $47,683 |
| Central New York | $46,699 |
| Capital Region | $46,418 |
| North Country | $46,246 |
| Finger Lakes | $46,145 |
| Western New York | $45,942 |
| Southern Tier | $44,964 |
| Mohawk Valley | $42,788 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Community & Social Service) and pay more than a Social and Human Service Assistants. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Rehabilitation Counselors$50,030 median (+$2,569) · +22.4% by 2032
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$56,849 median (+$9,388)
- Community Health Workers$58,498 median (+$11,037) · +23.0% by 2032
- Clergy$60,583 median (+$13,122) · +21.3% by 2032
- Health Educators$61,962 median (+$14,502) · +22.4% by 2032
- Community and Social Service Occupations$63,419 median (+$15,958) · +23.1% by 2032
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