Home / Compare / Social and Human Service Assistants vs. Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary comparison Social and Human Service Assistants vs. Child, Family, and School Social Workers: Salary Comparison (2026) Social and Human Service Assistantss earn a median salary of $45,120/year, while Child, Family, and School Social Workerss earn $58,570/year - a difference of $13,450. Child, Family, and School Social Workerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Social and Human Service Assistants
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Median salary
$45,120
$58,570
Hourly rate
$21.69/hr
$28.16/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$33,280
$40,580
Senior level (90th %)
$63,850
$94,030
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
424,220
382,960
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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