Social and Human Service Assistants pay range in Kokomo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,990 or more. The middle half of social and human service assistants in Kokomo earn between $35,550 and $46,470.
- $30K10th
- $36K25th
- $38KMedian
- $46K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,720 | $3,393 | $19.58 |
| Median | $37,690 | $3,141 | $18.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,550 | $2,962 | $17.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,470 | $3,872 | $22.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Kokomo vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Social and human service assistants in Kokomo earn 9% less than the Indiana average ($44,570) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($47,690). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $45,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo | $40,720 | $37,690 | $29,780 | $54,990 | 190 |
| Indiana | $44,570 | $44,550 | $31,200 | $58,640 | 11,740 |
| 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 Kokomo
On the average salary of $40,720, a single filer in Kokomo takes home about $32,932 a year, or $2,744 a month and $1,267 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Kokomo's local income tax (1.95%).
Is Kokomo a good place for social and human service assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Kokomo area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.6), so the average $40,720 buys what about $45,422 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Kokomo ($48,980). A typical home costs $194,129, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Social and Human Service Assistants salary in other Indiana cities
Kokomo ranks 11th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($48,110).
- Indianapolis$48,110
- Elkhart$43,890
- Lafayette$43,640
- South Bend$43,540
- Columbus$43,420
- Fort Wayne$43,330
- Terre Haute$42,960
- Muncie$42,310
- Evansville$41,990
- Kokomo$40,720
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 Kokomo: questions
How much do social and human service assistants make an hour in Kokomo?
$19.58 an hour on average, and $18.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social and human service assistants salary in Kokomo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social and human service assistants take-home pay in Kokomo?
About $32,932 a year ($2,744 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,720. Includes Kokomo's local income tax (1.95%).
Do social and human service assistants earn more in Kokomo than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Kokomo, IN (29020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Kokomo's local income tax (1.95%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.88, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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