Human Services Assistant Training and Jobs
Schools and Degrees
A bachelor’s degree is not mandatory, but employers do look for those with applicable work experience and education beyond high school.
Training and Education
Workers often obtain moderate-term on-the-job training before starting. The percentage of employees with college degrees is 58%. Human services assistants with some college (less than a bachelor's degree) represent about 26% of the total. Some workers, about 16%, had a high-school education.
Job Overview
Human services assistants help other professionals offer services to people. They work under the guidance of workers in different fields like nursing, psychology, social work and rehabilitative therapy. They work under varying job titles like human service worker, community support worker and gerontology aid, to name a few.
Job Requirements
Associate’s degrees or certificates in human services or gerontology are useful for human services assistants, as they fulfill the requirements of many employers. Degree courses in human services teach students to observe patients, interview applicants, collect and chronicle information, solve problems and apply treatment plans. Many programs give human service specialists hands on experience, which proves to be very valuable. The level of education and experience a person has often determines the amount of responsibility he or she receives.
In order to advance in this profession, formal education is essential. A human service assistant can apply for jobs related to social work, rehabilitation and case management. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in rehabilitation or human services can prove valuable.
To become a human services assistant, one must have a desire to help others, a sense of accountability and time management skills. One should also have very good communication skills and be understanding and patient to help people who are in trouble.
Nature of Work
Human services assistants arrange for and guide group activities. They evaluate the record of the client, make sure that they have taken their medicine and speak with their family. They also extend emotional support and help their clients become a part of community programs. They work with psychiatrists and social workers to help clients learn to live in society functionally.
The conditions in which human services assistants work may vary. Some work in group homes and sheltered workshops, while others work in hospitals, clinics and offices. They may at times have to travel for their work.
Area Job Conditions
Popular locations for employees include Duluth (Minnesota), Greenville (North Carolina), and St. George (Utah). Fewer are found in Dallas (Texas), Nashua (New Hampshire), and Orlando (Florida).
Human services assistants looking for high salaries should look at Bridgeport (Connecticut), Danbury (Connecticut), and Sheboygan (Wisconsin), and should avoid Anniston (Alabama), Sumter (South Carolina), and Weirton (West Virginia).
Part-Time and Self Employment
Part-time human services assistants are 12% of all surveyed.
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Human Services Assistants by Metropolitan Area (city and its surroundings)
In the table below, a Job Density near 0% means the area has an average number of people in this occupation, for its population. A higher or lower Job Density (e.g., +22% or -45%) tells you there are that many more or fewer workers of that type there than in the average US metro area. So, the higher the number, the more common the occupation.
Alabama
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | $23,000 | 60 | -39% |
| Birmingham | $24,000 | 470 | -63% |
| Decatur | $26,000 | 120 | -2% |
| Dothan | $24,000 | 70 | -48% |
| Florence | $19,000 | 40 | -66% |
| Gadsden | $19,000 | 110 | +45% |
| Huntsville | $23,000 | 70 | -87% |
| Mobile | $25,000 | 180 | -59% |
| Montgomery | $27,000 | 150 | -63% |
Alaska
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | $35,000 | 960 | +131% |
Arizona
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $30,000 | 100 | -22% |
| Kingman | $32,000 | 100 | -6% |
| Phoenix | $29,000 | 4,150 | -9% |
| Prescott | $31,000 | 180 | +46% |
| Tucson | $27,000 | 1,150 | +32% |
| Yuma | $30,000 | 160 | +26% |
Arkansas
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $23,000 | 400 | -22% |
| Fort Smith | $26,000 | 200 | -33% |
| Hot Springs | $29,000 | 190 | +140% |
| Jonesboro | $21,000 | 110 | +5% |
| Little Rock | $26,000 | 1,960 | +122% |
| Pine Bluff | $24,000 | 80 | +23% |
California
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chico | $31,000 | 280 | +72% |
| El Centro | 100 | -11% | |
| Fresno | $35,000 | 1,160 | +42% |
| Los Angeles | $35,000 | 9,600 | -9% |
| Merced | $28,000 | 200 | +54% |
| Modesto | $34,000 | 390 | +2% |
| Napa | $34,000 | 160 | +10% |
| Oakland | $40,000 | 3,420 | +32% |
| Oxnard | $35,000 | 660 | -13% |
| Redding | $33,000 | 190 | +38% |
| Riverside | $31,000 | 2,130 | -32% |
| Sacramento | $39,000 | 2,710 | +21% |
| Salinas | $36,000 | 220 | -45% |
| San Diego | $32,000 | 2,100 | -38% |
| San Francisco | $38,000 | 2,190 | -15% |
| San Jose | $37,000 | 1,180 | -49% |
| San Luis Obispo | $30,000 | 140 | -37% |
| Santa Ana | $34,000 | 2,260 | -40% |
| Santa Barbara | $33,000 | 220 | -47% |
| Santa Cruz | $28,000 | 360 | +74% |
| Santa Rosa | $35,000 | 520 | +20% |
| Stockton | $31,000 | 450 | -15% |
| Vallejo | $44,000 | 320 | +10% |
| Visalia | $28,000 | 380 | +15% |
| Yuba City | $39,000 | 90 | +7% |
Colorado
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $35,000 | 190 | -50% |
| Denver | $30,000 | 1,690 | -48% |
| Fort Collins | $33,000 | 80 | -74% |
| Grand Junction | $30,000 | 140 | +7% |
| Greeley | $26,000 | 110 | -35% |
| Pueblo | $28,000 | 70 | -46% |
Connecticut
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $41,000 | 1,990 | +82% |
| Danbury | $40,000 | 140 | -12% |
| Hartford | $38,000 | 2,600 | +75% |
| New Haven | $38,000 | 1,110 | +61% |
| Norwich | $39,000 | 570 | +91% |
| Waterbury | $34,000 | 400 | +153% |
Delaware
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | $29,000 | 130 | +11% |
District of Columbia
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $34,000 | 4,160 | -34% |
Florida
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral | $30,000 | 230 | -52% |
| Deltona | $32,000 | 300 | -21% |
| Fort Lauderdale | $31,000 | 1,020 | -43% |
| Fort Walton Beach | $28,000 | 110 | -39% |
| Gainesville | $29,000 | 190 | -36% |
| Jacksonville | $27,000 | 1,020 | -34% |
| Lakeland | $28,000 | 270 | -43% |
| Miami | $30,000 | 2,260 | -11% |
| Naples | $32,000 | 130 | -52% |
| Ocala | $29,000 | 160 | -23% |
| Orlando | $28,000 | 940 | -64% |
| Palm Bay | $30,000 | 290 | -41% |
| Panama City | $28,000 | 150 | -7% |
| Pensacola | $25,000 | 230 | -37% |
| Port St Lucie | $31,000 | 160 | -45% |
| Punta Gorda | $32,000 | 60 | -31% |
| Sarasota | $31,000 | 400 | -36% |
| Tallahassee | $27,000 | 170 | -57% |
| Tampa | $29,000 | 1,960 | -34% |
| West Palm Beach | $31,000 | 590 | -56% |
Georgia
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $24,000 | 240 | +68% |
| Athens | $25,000 | 130 | -22% |
| Atlanta | $31,000 | 4,850 | -19% |
| Augusta | $25,000 | 480 | -7% |
| Brunswick | $25,000 | 260 | +186% |
| Columbus | $26,000 | 360 | +34% |
| Dalton | $24,000 | 120 | -24% |
| Gainesville | $24,000 | 130 | -20% |
| Hinesville | $36,000 | 30 | +12% |
| Macon | $24,000 | 480 | +122% |
| Savannah | $27,000 | 270 | -27% |
| Valdosta | $22,000 | 120 | +7% |
| Warner Robins | $26,000 | 100 | -18% |
Hawaii
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | $33,000 | 2,040 | +81% |
Idaho
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | $28,000 | 1,600 | +142% |
| Idaho Falls | $31,000 | 340 | +223% |
| Lewiston | $34,000 | 90 | +86% |
| Pocatello | $32,000 | 130 | +101% |
Illinois
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $35,000 | 90 | -45% |
| Champaign | $31,000 | 190 | -23% |
| Chicago | $30,000 | 8,200 | -16% |
| Decatur | $22,000 | 130 | +27% |
| Kankakee | $32,000 | 70 | -23% |
| Peoria | $28,000 | 310 | -27% |
| Rockford | $27,000 | 530 | +53% |
| Springfield | $30,000 | 300 | +15% |
Indiana
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | $23,000 | 40 | -52% |
| Bloomington | $27,000 | 140 | -14% |
| Columbus | $23,000 | 70 | -17% |
| Elkhart | $27,000 | 100 | -62% |
| Evansville | $28,000 | 340 | -20% |
| Fort Wayne | $28,000 | 390 | -24% |
| Gary | $25,000 | 400 | -41% |
| Indianapolis | $30,000 | 1,430 | -38% |
| Lafayette | $28,000 | 80 | -55% |
| Michigan City | $22,000 | 30 | -67% |
| Muncie | $33,000 | 100 | -2% |
| South Bend | $28,000 | 390 | +23% |
| Terre Haute | $23,000 | 110 | -31% |
Iowa
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | $25,000 | 360 | +5% |
| Davenport | $25,000 | 470 | +1% |
| Des Moines | $28,000 | 700 | -17% |
| Dubuque | $22,000 | 100 | -18% |
| Iowa City | $29,000 | 70 | -58% |
| Sioux City | $27,000 | 100 | -41% |
| Waterloo | $23,000 | 260 | +27% |
Kansas
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | $28,000 | 70 | -28% |
| Manhattan | $25,000 | 220 | +85% |
| Topeka | $31,000 | 240 | -10% |
| Wichita | $28,000 | 770 | +5% |
Kentucky
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | $29,000 | 200 | +57% |
| Elizabethtown | $28,000 | 70 | -30% |
| Lexington | $27,000 | 500 | -18% |
| Louisville | $25,000 | 1,130 | -28% |
| Owensboro | $26,000 | 230 | +115% |
Louisiana
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $36,000 | 210 | +41% |
| Baton Rouge | $30,000 | 1,240 | +30% |
| Houma | $26,000 | 810 | +256% |
| Lafayette | $25,000 | 670 | +90% |
| Lake Charles | $30,000 | 190 | -10% |
| Monroe | $33,000 | 210 | +17% |
| New Orleans | $33,000 | 890 | -35% |
| Shreveport | $33,000 | 490 | +9% |
Maine
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor | $28,000 | 540 | +281% |
| Lewiston | $25,000 | 350 | +206% |
| Portland | $28,000 | 840 | +67% |
Maryland
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $34,000 | 3,470 | +2% |
| Bethesda | $42,000 | 1,380 | -8% |
| Cumberland | $28,000 | 180 | +123% |
| Hagerstown | $28,000 | 290 | +24% |
| Salisbury | $31,000 | 70 | -43% |
Massachusetts
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | $36,000 | 770 | +222% |
| Boston | $33,000 | 7,860 | +73% |
| Brockton | $35,000 | 390 | +81% |
| Framingham | $28,000 | 590 | +45% |
| Haverhill | $30,000 | 370 | +90% |
| Lawrence | $33,000 | 500 | +263% |
| Leominster | $31,000 | 480 | +329% |
| Lowell | $33,000 | 530 | +81% |
| New Bedford | $29,000 | 430 | +186% |
| Peabody | $42,000 | 680 | +177% |
| Pittsfield | $32,000 | 340 | +385% |
| Springfield | $32,000 | 1,830 | +141% |
| Taunton | $36,000 | 170 | +69% |
| Worcester | $32,000 | 1,480 | +132% |
Michigan
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $35,000 | 510 | +23% |
| Battle Creek | $33,000 | 190 | +61% |
| Bay City | $26,000 | 90 | +28% |
| Detroit | $28,000 | 2,890 | +67% |
| Flint | $30,000 | 380 | +19% |
| Grand Rapids | $30,000 | 740 | -24% |
| Jackson | $33,000 | 170 | +55% |
| Kalamazoo | $28,000 | 310 | -7% |
| Lansing | $31,000 | 880 | +77% |
| Monroe | $28,000 | 40 | -50% |
| Muskegon | $23,000 | 160 | +25% |
| Niles | $33,000 | 100 | -25% |
| Saginaw | $29,000 | 110 | -44% |
| Warren | $28,000 | 2,820 | +1% |
Minnesota
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $29,000 | 2,260 | +609% |
| Mankato | 1,240 | +860% | |
| Minneapolis | $30,000 | 8,450 | +82% |
| Rochester | $29,000 | 310 | +25% |
| St Cloud | $26,000 | 350 | +52% |
Mississippi
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | $35,000 | 40 | -85% |
| Jackson | $22,000 | 400 | -38% |
| Pascagoula | $22,000 | 70 | -33% |
Missouri
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau | $28,000 | 70 | -30% |
| Columbia | $26,000 | 160 | -16% |
| Jefferson City | $30,000 | 200 | +15% |
| Joplin | $32,000 | 40 | -79% |
| Kansas City | $30,000 | 1,360 | -48% |
| Springfield | $28,000 | 150 | -69% |
| St Joseph | $26,000 | 40 | -65% |
| St Louis | $29,000 | 1,450 | -58% |
Montana
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings | $27,000 | 330 | +65% |
| Great Falls | $23,000 | 160 | +99% |
Nebraska
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $22,000 | 1,340 | +237% |
| Omaha | $30,000 | 2,180 | +80% |
Nevada
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | $30,000 | 840 | -62% |
| Reno | $31,000 | 280 | -41% |
New Hampshire
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | $30,000 | 390 | +56% |
| Portsmouth | $31,000 | 120 | -9% |
| Rochester | $25,000 | 70 | -43% |
New Jersey
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | $31,000 | 700 | +95% |
| Camden | $29,000 | 1,940 | +43% |
| Edison | $33,000 | 2,080 | -22% |
| Newark | $31,000 | 2,860 | +10% |
| Ocean City | $29,000 | 440 | +381% |
| Trenton | $35,000 | 1,200 | +109% |
| Vineland | 880 | +534% |
New Mexico
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $27,000 | 810 | -18% |
| Farmington | $27,000 | 160 | +43% |
| Las Cruces | $27,000 | 210 | +41% |
| Santa Fe | $28,000 | 620 | +331% |
New York
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $33,000 | 1,770 | +52% |
| Binghamton | $30,000 | 420 | +53% |
| Buffalo | $29,000 | 1,950 | +37% |
| Elmira | $32,000 | 170 | +102% |
| Glens Falls | $30,000 | 250 | +110% |
| Ithaca | $32,000 | 470 | +416% |
| Kingston | $39,000 | 250 | +79% |
| Nassau | $33,000 | 2,850 | -13% |
| New York | $34,000 | 17,890 | +32% |
| Poughkeepsie | $35,000 | 1,070 | +71% |
| Rochester | $33,000 | 1,510 | +16% |
| Syracuse | $30,000 | 1,000 | +25% |
| Utica | $35,000 | 620 | +103% |
North Carolina
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $27,000 | 440 | -1% |
| Burlington | $29,000 | 110 | -16% |
| Charlotte | $27,000 | 1,770 | -20% |
| Durham | $32,000 | 740 | +5% |
| Fayetteville | $28,000 | 650 | +110% |
| Goldsboro | $30,000 | 180 | +100% |
| Greensboro | $25,000 | 680 | -25% |
| Greenville | $29,000 | 410 | +160% |
| Hickory | $26,000 | 690 | +90% |
| Jacksonville | $27,000 | 110 | +16% |
| Raleigh | $28,000 | 1,670 | +25% |
| Rocky Mount | $28,000 | 210 | +58% |
| Wilmington | $26,000 | 290 | -14% |
| Winston Salem | $28,000 | 730 | +38% |
North Dakota
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $32,000 | 200 | +32% |
| Fargo | $25,000 | 1,170 | +292% |
| Grand Forks | $26,000 | 210 | +93% |
Ohio
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | $24,000 | 790 | -4% |
| Canton | $28,000 | 350 | -16% |
| Cincinnati | $27,000 | 1,820 | -31% |
| Cleveland | $26,000 | 2,160 | -19% |
| Columbus | $29,000 | 2,070 | -13% |
| Dayton | $28,000 | 760 | -23% |
| Lima | $33,000 | 100 | -16% |
| Mansfield | $25,000 | 80 | -32% |
| Sandusky | $24,000 | 90 | +18% |
| Springfield | $26,000 | 240 | +122% |
| Toledo | $30,000 | 1,040 | +39% |
| Youngstown | $25,000 | 610 | +7% |
Oklahoma
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton | $34,000 | 70 | -23% |
| Oklahoma City | $32,000 | 900 | -40% |
| Tulsa | $26,000 | 720 | -35% |
Oregon
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend | $30,000 | 170 | +16% |
| Eugene | $27,000 | 660 | +90% |
| Medford | $27,000 | 270 | +48% |
| Portland | $28,000 | 3,320 | +25% |
| Salem | $31,000 | 740 | +100% |
Pennsylvania
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $30,000 | 850 | -4% |
| Altoona | $25,000 | 270 | +92% |
| Erie | $28,000 | 450 | +43% |
| Harrisburg | $29,000 | 1,080 | +32% |
| Johnstown | $28,000 | 240 | +86% |
| Lancaster | $26,000 | 640 | +8% |
| Lebanon | $31,000 | 150 | +47% |
| Philadelphia | $29,000 | 6,280 | +26% |
| Pittsburgh | $28,000 | 4,060 | +36% |
| Reading | $27,000 | 490 | +18% |
| Scranton | $25,000 | 1,050 | +58% |
| State College | $30,000 | 170 | +17% |
| Williamsport | $27,000 | 180 | +53% |
| York | $28,000 | 570 | +29% |
Rhode Island
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $29,000 | 3,070 | +113% |
South Carolina
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $28,000 | 330 | -55% |
| Columbia | $29,000 | 1,100 | +23% |
| Florence | $28,000 | 130 | -31% |
| Greenville | $28,000 | 370 | -52% |
| Myrtle Beach | $32,000 | 110 | -58% |
| Spartanburg | $28,000 | 180 | -36% |
South Dakota
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City | $23,000 | 170 | +15% |
| Sioux Falls | $23,000 | 310 | -10% |
Tennessee
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $28,000 | 240 | -58% |
| Clarksville | $25,000 | 140 | -24% |
| Jackson | $27,000 | 90 | -34% |
| Johnson City | $26,000 | 80 | -53% |
| Kingsport | $25,000 | 160 | -46% |
| Knoxville | $26,000 | 620 | -27% |
| Memphis | $29,000 | 620 | -61% |
| Nashville | $29,000 | 610 | -68% |
Texas
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene | $29,000 | 140 | -5% |
| Amarillo | $26,000 | 250 | -3% |
| Austin | $33,000 | 1,310 | -36% |
| Beaumont | $29,000 | 370 | -8% |
| Brownsville | $29,000 | 470 | +47% |
| College Station | $31,000 | 90 | -59% |
| Corpus Christi | $28,000 | 470 | +5% |
| Dallas | $32,000 | 1,960 | -64% |
| El Paso | $31,000 | 740 | +7% |
| Fort Worth | $29,000 | 1,310 | -42% |
| Houston | $32,000 | 2,980 | -57% |
| Killeen | $34,000 | 320 | +1% |
| Laredo | $31,000 | 200 | +8% |
| Longview | $29,000 | 290 | +26% |
| Lubbock | $26,000 | 380 | +23% |
| Mcallen | $31,000 | 620 | +7% |
| Midland | $29,000 | 110 | -25% |
| Odessa | $30,000 | 150 | +15% |
| San Angelo | $31,000 | 70 | -24% |
| San Antonio | $29,000 | 1,410 | -38% |
| Sherman | $33,000 | 40 | -56% |
| Texarkana | $28,000 | 70 | -44% |
| Tyler | $34,000 | 210 | -3% |
| Victoria | $29,000 | 90 | -17% |
| Waco | $28,000 | 310 | +29% |
| Wichita Falls | $31,000 | 100 | -21% |
Utah
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan | $28,000 | 230 | +115% |
| Ogden | $27,000 | 1,060 | +112% |
| Provo | $24,000 | 1,770 | +317% |
| Salt Lake City | $27,000 | 2,270 | +44% |
| St George | $22,000 | 530 | +416% |
Vermont
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $34,000 | 270 | -1% |
Virginia
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg | $30,000 | 90 | -36% |
| Danville | $27,000 | 70 | -7% |
| Harrisonburg | $28,000 | 40 | -69% |
| Lynchburg | $27,000 | 260 | +9% |
| Richmond | $28,000 | 1,660 | +4% |
| Roanoke | $26,000 | 350 | -9% |
| Virginia Beach | $29,000 | 1,150 | -42% |
| Winchester | $31,000 | 50 | -56% |
Washington
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $25,000 | 220 | +27% |
| Bremerton | $27,000 | 310 | +57% |
| Kennewick | $28,000 | 280 | +16% |
| Longview | $26,000 | 240 | +235% |
| Mount Vernon | $28,000 | 280 | +183% |
| Olympia | $27,000 | 480 | +101% |
| Seattle | $29,000 | 3,530 | -3% |
| Spokane | $26,000 | 780 | +51% |
| Tacoma | $31,000 | 920 | +37% |
| Wenatchee | $27,000 | 110 | +28% |
| Yakima | $25,000 | 460 | +131% |
West Virginia
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $21,000 | 370 | +3% |
| Huntington | $21,000 | 590 | +113% |
| Morgantown | $20,000 | 170 | +40% |
| Parkersburg | $24,000 | 230 | +44% |
| Wheeling | $24,000 | 330 | +118% |
Wisconsin
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton | $34,000 | 160 | -43% |
| Eau Claire | $31,000 | 90 | -48% |
| Fond | $35,000 | 120 | +26% |
| Green Bay | $29,000 | 360 | -14% |
| Janesville | $28,000 | 210 | +43% |
| La Crosse | $27,000 | 370 | +120% |
| Madison | $33,000 | 890 | +3% |
| Milwaukee | $29,000 | 1,700 | -21% |
| Oshkosh | $29,000 | 170 | -19% |
| Racine | $30,000 | 120 | -32% |
| Sheboygan | $28,000 | 30 | -77% |
| Wausau | $33,000 | 150 | -3% |
Wyoming
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper | $24,000 | 190 | +138% |
| Cheyenne | $36,000 | 50 | -47% |