The median annual wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $42,580 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,090.
Pay spans roughly $32,990 at the 10th percentile to $65,280 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.47 per hour. An estimated 1,270 people work as social and human service assistants in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $42,580 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,090 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.47 |
| 10th percentile | $32,990 |
| 90th percentile | $65,280 |
| Employment | 1,270 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.