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Social and Human Service Assistants in Alabama earned a median of $35,830 a year ($17.23 an hour) in May 2025, 22% below the national median of $45,930; 3,370 were employed there, ranking #51 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $35,830 | $45,930 |
| Mean annual wage | $37,240 | $47,690 |
| Median hourly wage | $17.23 | $22.08 |
| 10th percentile | $24,170 | $34,200 |
| 25th percentile | $29,660 | $38,150 |
| 75th percentile | $42,730 | $54,350 |
| 90th percentile | $52,100 | $63,290 |
| Employment | 3,370 | 437,860 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 1.592 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.57 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.