Social and Human Service Assistants pay range in Athens
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,920 or more. The middle half of social and human service assistants in Athens earn between $32,200 and $44,990.
- $29K10th
- $32K25th
- $37KMedian
- $45K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,260 | $3,188 | $18.39 |
| Median | $36,560 | $3,047 | $17.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,200 | $2,683 | $15.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,990 | $3,749 | $21.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Athens vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Social and human service assistants in Athens earn 8% less than the Georgia average ($41,370) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($47,690). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $45,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | $38,260 | $36,560 | $29,440 | $49,920 | 210 |
| Georgia | $41,370 | $39,480 | $29,030 | $58,050 | 7,410 |
| United States | $47,690 | $45,930 | $34,200 | $63,290 | 437,860 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social and Human Service Assistants salary after taxes in Athens
On the average salary of $38,260, a single filer in Athens takes home about $31,761 a year, or $2,647 a month and $1,222 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Athens a good place for social and human service assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Athens area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $38,260 buys what about $40,989 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Athens ($41,220). A typical home costs $373,118, or 9.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Social and Human Service Assistants salary in other Georgia cities
Athens ranks 7th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Hinesville pays the most ($44,280).
- Hinesville$44,280
- Atlanta$44,260
- Gainesville$40,920
- Savannah$40,910
- Augusta$40,500
- Columbus$38,750
- Athens$38,260
- Macon$38,120
- Dalton$37,750
- Brunswick$37,620
Highest-paying cities for social and human service assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($63,980).
- San Jose, CA$63,980
- Santa Rosa, CA$62,010
- San Francisco, CA$60,490
- Seattle, WA$59,590
- Santa Cruz, CA$58,750
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Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Athens: questions
How much do social and human service assistants make an hour in Athens?
$18.40 an hour on average, and $17.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social and human service assistants salary in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social and human service assistants take-home pay in Athens?
About $31,761 a year ($2,647 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,260.
Do social and human service assistants earn more in Athens than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($47,690).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1093; area Athens-Clarke County, GA (12020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.76, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.76).
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