Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Idaho (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Social and Human Service Assistants in Idaho, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Idaho Median
$47,540
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.86
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $45,930
State Rank
#10 of 51
3,810 employed here

How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make in Idaho?

Social and Human Service Assistants in Idaho take home a median of $47,540 annually — roughly $22.86 an hour — which runs 4% above the national median of $45,930.

Within Idaho, entry-level pay starts around $37,450 while the top 10% make $60,470 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $43,870 and $53,290 a year.

Social and Human Service Assistants salary range in Idaho

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,450$18.00
25th percentile (early career)$43,870$21.09
50th percentile (median)$47,540$22.86
75th percentile (experienced)$53,290$25.62
90th percentile (top earners)$60,470$29.07

How Idaho compares

Idaho ranks 10th out of 51 states and territories for Social and Human Service Assistants pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$59,460
2Washington$54,770
3Oregon$51,230
4California$51,090
5Minnesota$49,940

Working as Social and Human Service Assistants in Idaho

Nationally, about 438,000 people work as Social and Human Service Assistants in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Idaho pay ($47,540) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make in Idaho?
The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Idaho is $47,540 per year, or about $22.86 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,450 at the entry level to $60,470 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Idaho pay compare to the national average?
Idaho pays Social and Human Service Assistants about 4% more than the national median of $45,930. Idaho ranks 10th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Idaho a good state for Social and Human Service Assistants?
Yes on pay — Idaho pays above the national median for this occupation, at $47,540 a year. About 3,810 Social and Human Service Assistants are employed in Idaho. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Idaho?
The highest-paying occupations in Idaho include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($507,640), Anesthesiologist ($449,990), General Internal Medicine Physician ($355,390), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.