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Social and Human Service Assistants

Help people get through difficult times or get extra support.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Below the statewide median
$20.29 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Above statewide average
Growth rate:  16.6%    Read more about outlook

Education:

High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.
  • Maintain social services program records.
  • Write reports or evaluations.
  • Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
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Job Title Examples:

Advocate
Caseworker
Social Worker

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $20.29
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Social and Human Service Assistants *

Area Low Median High
U S
$16.4 $19.23 $23.53
Minnesota
$17.98 $20.29 $24.43
Central Minnesota
$17.37 $19.79 $23.12
Northeast Minnesota
$17.71 $18.75 $25.59
Northwest Minnesota
$16.71 $19.72 $24.05
Southeast Minnesota
$17.58 $19.96 $23.73
Southwest Minnesota
$17.83 $24.29 $25.74
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$18.5 $20.6 $24.26

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 10710 workers employed in this large career.

Where do Social and Human Service Assistants most often work?

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in very high demand.

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