Social and Human Service Assistants salary
in New Haven, CT
- Middle 50%
- $38,340–$49,350
- vs U.S. median
- -2%
- Metro rank
- #138 of 357
Social and Human Service Assistants in the New Haven, CT metro earn a median of $45,140 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,630 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% below the U.S. median of $45,930 and 1% above the CT statewide median of $44,730. It ranks #138 of 357 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,630 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Social and Human Service Assistants pay in other CT metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $46,140 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $45,880 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $44,460 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $44,140 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $43,750 |
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Questions
What is the average Social and Human Service Assistants salary in New Haven?
The BLS median is $45,140 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,630 jobs pay between $38,340 and $49,350. The 10th percentile is $37,200 and the 90th is $58,950.
Is New Haven a high-paying metro for Social and Human Service Assistants?
That is 2% below the U.S. median of $45,930 and 1% above the CT statewide median of $44,730. It ranks #138 of 357 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make an hour in New Haven?
About $21.70 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $45,140 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.43–$23.73 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.