Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Idaho
$49,020avg. a year
$23.57 an hour · 3,810 employed
Social and Human Service Assistants in Idaho earn an average of $49,020 a year. That is $1,330 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $47,690. The best-paying metro area is Boise City, ID at $50,030.
$47,540Median pay
$23.57Average hourly
+33%Avg. pay since 2020
#16Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Idaho metro areas
Average pay for social and human service assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
11,630 jobs
Boise City, ID
$50,030
$24.06 an hour
2270 jobs
Coeur d'Alene, ID
$49,930
$24.00 an hour
3170 jobs
Lewiston, ID-WA
$49,200
$23.66 an hour
4480 jobs
Idaho Falls, ID
$48,320
$23.23 an hour
5240 jobs
Twin Falls, ID
$47,560
$22.86 an hour
6320 jobs
Pocatello, ID
$46,310
$22.26 an hour
7160 jobs
Logan, UT-ID
$42,230
$20.30 an hour
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Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Idaho, charted
Pay over time
Idaho, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Idaho social and human service assistants work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Idaho vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $47,690 | $22.93 |
| Idaho | $49,020 | $23.57 |
| Washington | $55,900 | $26.88 |
| Oregon | $52,980 | $25.47 |
| Wyoming | $45,630 | $21.94 |
| Utah | $42,860 | $20.61 |
| Nevada | $42,740 | $20.55 |
Related jobs in Idaho
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66,900
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,800
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,900
- Healthcare Social Workers$71,470
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60,720
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$51,810
Average pay, Idaho, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do social and human service assistants make in Idaho?
The average is $49,020 a year, and the median is $47,540. That is $1,330 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $47,690.
What is the hourly wage in Idaho?
$23.57 an hour on average; the median is $22.86.
Where in Idaho do they earn the most?
Boise City, ID ($50,030), followed by Coeur d'Alene, ID ($49,930). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Logan, UT-ID ($42,230).
How does Idaho rank?
Idaho ranks #16 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 21-1093. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national social and human service assistants page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.