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Job outlook for social human services assistants in the United States
Are social human services assistants jobs in demand?
Social human services assistants job and salary trends over time
Social human services assistants jobs over time
Social human services assistants job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 35 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 35 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 36 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 35 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 34 | 0.00% |
Average social human services assistants salary over time
Social human services assistants salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,547 | $14.69 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $29,782 | $14.32 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $28,669 | $13.78 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $28,134 | $13.53 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $27,021 | $12.99 | +3.2% |
Social human services assistants jobs by state
Most common states for social human services assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 384 | 55% |
| 2 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,660 | 30% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,946 | 28% |
| 4 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 838 | 27% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 354 | 26% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 252 | 26% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 165 | 26% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 458 | 24% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 205 | 24% |
| 10 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 306 | 23% |
| 11 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 241 | 23% |
| 12 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 131 | 23% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 896 | 22% |
| 14 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 230 | 22% |
| 15 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 166 | 22% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 646 | 21% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 357 | 21% |
| 18 | Alaska | 739,795 | 159 | 21% |
| 19 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,498 | 20% |
| 20 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,112 | 20% |
Social Human Services Assistants job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of social human services assistants experts
North Dakota State University
California University of Pennsylvania
Tacoma Community College
Joel Hektner Ph.D.
Professor and Department HeadNorth Dakota State University
Human Development and Family Science
What soft skills should all Social Human Services Assistants possess?
Joel Hektner Ph.D.: Interpersonal skills, communication, ability to work collaboratively. Respect for individual and cultural differences.
What skills will help Social Human Services Assistants earn the most?
Joel Hektner Ph.D.: The ability to adapt your skills to the context you are in.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Social Human Services Assistants?
Dr. T. Thao Pham Ph.D.: Having the field placements to allow graduates to learn about needed clinical and administrative skills in social work. The pandemic has resulted in reduced required field hours from our accrediting body but also the availability of field internships with face-to-face contact. Students often use telehealth to work with clients. On the other hand, students are graduating with more telehealth experience so that is an added skill set. They also must learn to be more resilient and better organized with the pandemic.
Barbara Peterson
Professor of Human ResourcesTacoma Community College
Human Services Program
What general advice would you give to a Social Human Services Assistants?
Barbara Peterson: The work we do in Human Services and mental health is hard. We hear stories from people every day that are heart-wrenching. To be effective, we must take care of ourselves first. This is not being selfish. Just as we hear from the flight attendants every time we fly, we must put our oxygen masks on before assisting others. Self-care is vital and should be practiced every day. Self-care is about creating and maintaining a balanced life that includes proper nutrition, plenty of sleep, exercise, and creative activities and hobbies. Self-care also includes developing healthy relationships with people away from work and, when needed, a mental health professional's visit.