How much does a community and social service specialist make in Virginia?
$69,810a year
Median yearly pay for community and social service specialists in Virginia. That is $33.56 an hour or $5,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.56
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,850Median: $69,810Highest 10%: $91,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,850 | $20.60 | |
| 25th | $54,520 | $26.21 | |
| Median | $69,810 | $33.56 | |
| 75th | $82,390 | $39.61 | |
| 90th | $91,770 | $44.12 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Richmond, VA | $77,210 |
| Kingsport, TN | $68,280 |
| Roanoke, VA | $66,990 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $63,330 |
| Washington, DC | $58,440 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $57,900 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $57,900 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $57,350 |
| Winchester, VA | $55,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for community and social service specialists.
| 1. Wyoming | $73,270 |
| 2. Virginia | $69,810 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $69,130 |
| 4. New York | $66,580 |
| 5. Washington | $64,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community and social service specialist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $33.56 ($69,810 a year).
Do community and social service specialists make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $69,810 against $56,730 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Virginia rank for community and social service specialist pay?
Virginia ranks 2 of 49 states.
Which city in Virginia pays community and social service specialists the most?
Richmond, VA, with a median of $77,210 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.