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Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in SD

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Social and Human Service Assistants in SD have a median annual salary of $38,350, with 830 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $29,850 at the 10th percentile to $48,120 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$38,350

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$18.44

Employment

830

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$29,850
10th
$31,810
25th
$38,350
Median
$44,500
75th
$48,120
90th

Local compared with national

SD

$38,350

Median annual · 2025

United States

$45,930

Median annual · 2025

The SD median is 16.5% below the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $7,580).

Top skills

  1. 1.Active ListeningImportance 4.0
  2. 2.SpeakingImportance 4.0
  3. 3.Social PerceptivenessImportance 4.0
  4. 4.Service OrientationImportance 3.9
  5. 5.Reading ComprehensionImportance 3.8
  6. 6.CoordinationImportance 3.8
  7. 7.WritingImportance 3.6
  8. 8.Critical ThinkingImportance 3.6
  9. 9.MonitoringImportance 3.6
  10. 10.PersuasionImportance 3.4
  11. 11.Active LearningImportance 3.3
  12. 12.Complex Problem SolvingImportance 3.3

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Job zone
4

Technology used

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Database software
  • Electronic medical record EMR software
  • MEDITECH software
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking
  • PointClickCare healthcare software
  • Web browser software

Common tasks

  • Assess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions.
  • Develop and implement behavioral management and care plans for clients.
  • Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
  • Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.
  • Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior.
  • Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.
  • Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.
  • Advise clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money management, sanitation, or housekeeping.
  • Oversee day-to-day group activities of residents in institution.
  • Assist in locating housing for displaced individuals.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

Social and Human Service Assistants salary in other locations

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