Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Iowa
$44,430avg. a year
$21.36 an hour · 5,230 employed
Social and Human Service Assistants in Iowa earn an average of $44,430 a year. That is $3,260 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $47,690. The best-paying metro area is Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA at $47,270.
$42,480Median pay
$21.36Average hourly
+23%Avg. pay since 2020
#29Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Iowa metro areas
Average pay for social and human service assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
11,370 jobs
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
$47,270
$22.73 an hour
2160 jobs
Dubuque, IA
$45,190
$21.73 an hour
3160 jobs
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
$45,190
$21.72 an hour
4510 jobs
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
$44,420
$21.36 an hour
5280 jobs
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
$43,150
$20.75 an hour
6430 jobs
Iowa City, IA
$42,950
$20.65 an hour
7700 jobs
Cedar Rapids, IA
$42,890
$20.62 an hour
8770 jobs
Omaha, NE-IA
$42,430
$20.40 an hour
9180 jobs
Ames, IA
$41,710
$20.05 an hour
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Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Iowa, charted
Pay over time
Iowa, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Iowa social and human service assistants work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Iowa vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $47,690 | $22.93 |
| Iowa | $44,430 | $21.36 |
| Minnesota | $52,370 | $25.18 |
| Illinois | $50,460 | $24.26 |
| Wisconsin | $50,360 | $24.21 |
| Missouri | $42,270 | $20.32 |
| Nebraska | $39,570 | $19.03 |
Related jobs in Iowa
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66,790
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$57,120
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,190
- Rehabilitation Counselors$43,400
- Healthcare Social Workers$63,560
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$57,330
Average pay, Iowa, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do social and human service assistants make in Iowa?
The average is $44,430 a year, and the median is $42,480. That is $3,260 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $47,690.
What is the hourly wage in Iowa?
$21.36 an hour on average; the median is $20.42.
Where in Iowa do they earn the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA ($47,270), followed by Dubuque, IA ($45,190). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Ames, IA ($41,710).
How does Iowa rank?
Iowa ranks #29 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.