Social and Human Service Assistants pay range in Monroe
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,970 or more. The middle half of social and human service assistants in Monroe earn between $28,960 and $40,150.
- $28K10th
- $29K25th
- $31KMedian
- $40K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,520 | $2,960 | $17.08 |
| Median | $30,580 | $2,548 | $14.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,960 | $2,413 | $13.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $40,150 | $3,346 | $19.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Monroe vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Social and human service assistants in Monroe earn 5% less than the Louisiana average ($37,300) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($47,690). At the median the gap is -33% against the U.S. median of $45,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $35,520 | $30,580 | $27,840 | $50,970 | 210 |
| Louisiana | $37,300 | $35,780 | $27,060 | $49,810 | 3,440 |
| 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 Monroe
On the average salary of $35,520, a single filer in Monroe takes home about $30,041 a year, or $2,503 a month and $1,155 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Monroe a good place for social and human service assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Monroe area are 16% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 83.6), so the average $35,520 buys what about $42,490 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Monroe ($38,150). A typical home costs $168,606, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Social and Human Service Assistants salary in other Louisiana cities
Monroe ranks 10th of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Lake Charles pays the most ($40,420).
- Lake Charles$40,420
- Baton Rouge$38,950
- Slidell$38,280
- New Orleans$37,930
- Houma$37,680
- Alexandria$37,190
- Lafayette$36,830
- Shreveport$36,770
- Hammond$36,650
- Monroe$35,520
All Social and Human Service Assistants salaries in Louisiana
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 Monroe: questions
How much do social and human service assistants make an hour in Monroe?
$17.08 an hour on average, and $14.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social and human service assistants salary in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social and human service assistants take-home pay in Monroe?
About $30,041 a year ($2,503 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,520.
Do social and human service assistants earn more in Monroe than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% 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 Monroe, LA (33740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- 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 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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