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Family service assistant salary

Average family service assistant salary

$15.91

$33,090 yearly

Entry-level family service assistant salary
$18,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Family Service Assistant Salary

The average salary for a Family Service Assistant is approximately $33,090 annually. This figure translates to about $16 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as geographic location, experience level, and specific employer. For instance, those with more years in the field or working in urban areas often see higher pay.

Where Can You Earn More?

To maximize your earning potential, consider working in states or cities known for higher compensation rates. For example, metropolitan areas often provide higher salaries compared to rural settings. Additionally, gaining experience through various roles can lead to increased pay and advancement opportunities within the field.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level Family Service Assistants may start at lower salaries, while those with several years of experience can command higher wages. Understanding the salary landscape can help you negotiate effectively when seeking new job opportunities.

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Where can a Family Service Assistant earn more?

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Columbus, OH$57,876
Saint Louis, MO$25,940
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Mount Sinai Health System$47,703
The GEO Group$31,789

Family service assistant salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level family service assistant$23,000$11.04
Mid-level family service assistant$32,600$15.67
Senior-level family service assistant$37,400$17.99

Average family service assistant salary by state

The highest-paying states for family service assistants are California, Hawaii, and Nevada. The lowest average family service assistant salary states are Tennessee, South Carolina, and South Dakota.

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Highest paying states for family service assistants

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Hawaii$51,632$24.82
2California$55,694$26.78
3Maine$35,180$16.91
4Nevada$42,595$20.48
5New York$36,700$17.64
6Arizona$37,384$17.97
7Massachusetts$34,257$16.47
8New Hampshire$34,644$16.66
9Washington$35,227$16.94
10North Dakota$36,776$17.68
11New Mexico$40,499$19.47
12New Jersey$35,958$17.29
13Alaska$34,853$16.76
14Texas$34,134$16.41
15Connecticut$33,874$16.29
16Iowa$30,367$14.60
17Utah$31,380$15.09
18Oregon$34,320$16.50
19Oklahoma$33,073$15.90
20Minnesota$29,549$14.21
21Wisconsin$29,576$14.22
22Pennsylvania$28,726$13.81
23Mississippi$30,924$14.87
24Michigan$27,159$13.06
25Florida$28,228$13.57
26Montana$27,281$13.12
27Ohio$28,597$13.75
28Kansas$29,969$14.41
29Colorado$29,349$14.11
30Illinois$28,210$13.56
31Delaware$30,277$14.56
32Louisiana$27,462$13.20
33Vermont$28,203$13.56
34Indiana$25,993$12.50
35Georgia$27,863$13.40
36Wyoming$27,190$13.07
37Maryland$26,191$12.59
38District of Columbia$32,254$15.51
39Arkansas$26,314$12.65
40North Carolina$26,876$12.92
41West Virginia$23,935$11.51
42Virginia$27,107$13.03
43Rhode Island$26,721$12.85
44South Dakota$24,028$11.55
45Idaho$25,155$12.09
46South Carolina$24,452$11.76
47Missouri$26,139$12.57
48Tennessee$24,510$11.78
49Alabama$24,677$11.86
50Nebraska$22,442$10.79
51Kentucky$23,163$11.14

Highest paying cities for family service assistants

The highest-paying cities for family service assistants are San Francisco, CA, Farmington, NM, and Rochester, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$57,876$27.82
2Farmington, NM$39,405$18.94
3Rochester, NY$36,689$17.64
4Nutley, NJ$36,151$17.38
5Corpus Christi, TX$35,673$17.15
6Hillsboro, OR$33,820$16.26
7Fairfield, CT$33,665$16.19
8Tooele, UT$31,542$15.16
9West Bend, WI$29,708$14.28
10Akron, OH$29,120$14.00
11Philadelphia, PA$28,826$13.86
12Atlanta, GA$27,701$13.32
13Helena, MT$27,236$13.09
14Lansing, MI$27,110$13.03
15Virginia Beach, VA$26,953$12.96
16Hot Springs, AR$26,705$12.84
17Providence, RI$26,643$12.81
18Fort Wayne, IN$26,460$12.72
19Frederick, MD$26,128$12.56
20Saint Louis, MO$25,940$12.47

Family service assistant salary details

A family service assistant's salary ranges from $18,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $59,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average family service assistant salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a family service assistant's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$59,000$4,917$28
75th Percentile$44,000$3,667$21
Average$33,090$2,758$16
25th Percentile$24,000$2,000$12
10th Percentile$18,000$1,500$9

Highest paying family service assistant jobs

The highest paying types of family service assistants are family services coordinator, advising assistant, and program support assistant.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Service Worker$30,045$2,504$14.44103,584
Service Provider$35,089$2,924$16.8725,552
Service Person$34,151$2,846$16.4238,184
Service Aide$31,000$2,583$14.9050,229
Family Services Coordinator$42,856$3,571$20.60112,789

Which companies pay family service assistants the most?

Family service assistant salaries at Mount Sinai Health System and Frederick County are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average family service assistant salary at companies like Washington County and Capital Area Community Services are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Mount Sinai Health System$47,703$22.93
2Frederick County$45,573$21.91
3Washington County$44,703$21.49
4Capital Area Community Services$42,496$20.43
5University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences$41,711$20.05
6University Settlement$41,083$19.75
7Sittercity$40,848$19.64
8CARE$40,460$19.45
9Save the Children US$39,885$19.18
10Lifespan$39,484$18.98
11Go! Retail Group$37,616$18.08
12Community Action Organization$36,773$17.68
13Foundation Communities$34,583$16.63
14Peoples Health$34,223$16.45
15Telamon$34,039$16.36
16Arkansas Children's Hospital$33,719$16.21
17Oxford Financial Group$32,133$15.45
18Service Corporation International$32,068$15.42
19Easter Seals Southern California$31,840$15.31
20The GEO Group$31,789$15.28

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$39,000$38,200$37,400$36,600$35,800$35,000
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Family Service Assistant salary by industry

The average family service assistant salary varies across industries:

  • The average family service assistant salary in the non profits industry is $36,974, the highest of any industry.
  • The average family service assistant salary in the finance industry is $34,442.
  • Family service assistants in the energy industry earn an average salary of $28,446, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for family service assistants

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Non Profits$36,974$17.78
2Professional$34,442$16.56
3Government$33,876$16.29
4Education$33,533$16.12
5Health Care$32,936$15.83
6Hospitality$30,357$14.59
7Energy$28,446$13.68

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Family service assistant salary trends

The average family service assistant salary has risen by $6,644 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average family service assistant earned $26,446 annually, but today, they earn $33,090 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for family service assistants over the last decade.

Compare family service assistant salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average family service assistant salary over time

Compare family service assistant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Family service assistant salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$33,100$15.91+2.5%
2025$32,300$15.51+3.7%
2024$31,100$14.93+1.9%
2023$30,500$14.65+4.0%
2022$29,300$14.07+3.1%

Recently added family service assistant salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Klein ISD (TxAssistant-Family-School Liaison Hours School Year**Nome, TX06/25/2025$33,622
Care SolutionsFamily AssistantMalvern, PA06/21/2025$62,610
The Nanny LeagueNationwide Search: Hillsborough, CA Family Seeking Uhnw Family Assistant/NannySan Francisco, CA06/21/2025$93,915
Klein Independent School DistrictAssistant-Family-School Liaison)Nome, TX06/21/2025$33,622
Nanny Poppins AgencyFamily Assistant/Nanny Needed AsapScottsdale, AZ06/21/2025$62,610
Easter Seals VermontFamily Engagement AssistantRutland, VT06/21/2025$37,566
Crimmins Residential StaffingExperienced Nanny/Family AssistantNoank, CT06/19/2025$83,480
The Nanny LeagueMinnesota Family Seeks Nanny/Family Assistant In ST. Cloud!Saint Cloud, MN06/18/2025$52,175
Easter Seals New HampshireFamily Engagement AssistantRutland, VT06/18/2025$37,566
FwymcaMember Child Watch Assistant-Parkview Family YmcaFort Wayne, IN06/16/2025$24,731

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