Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Social & Human Service Assistant Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $43,800 This is the median salary for this occupation. Social and human service assistants provide client services in a variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, and social work. General Information Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care. Excludes Rehabilitation Counselors (21-1015), Psychiatric Technicians (29-2053), Personal Care Aides (31-1122), and Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs (43-4061). Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Social & Human Service Assistant Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 94 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 94 openings per year are projected for Social & Human Service Assistant. +14.0% Employment Change Employment for Social & Human Service Assistant is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.0% between 2025 and 2030. $21.06 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $21.06/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.08, while experienced workers are paid $24.69. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 683 Social & Human Service Assistant in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 779. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Social & Human Service Assistant are Outpatient Care Centers, Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services, and Elementary and Secondary Schools. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Social & Human Service Assistant include Customer and Personal Service, Psychology, and Therapy and Counseling. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Social & Human Service Assistant is Bachelor's. 60% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
