Home / Compare / Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers vs. Social and Human Service Assistants Salary comparison Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers vs. Social and Human Service Assistants: Salary Comparison (2026) Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workerss earn a median salary of $60,060/year, while Social and Human Service Assistantss earn $45,120/year - a difference of $14,940. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Social and Human Service Assistants
Median salary
$60,060
$45,120
Hourly rate
$28.88/hr
$21.69/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$39,620
$33,280
Senior level (90th %)
$104,130
$63,850
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
125,910
424,220
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Community & Social
Community & Social
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS), BEA Regional Price Parities & HUD Fair Market Rents.
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