How much does a healthcare social worker make in Virginia?
$66,550a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in Virginia. That is $32.00 an hour or $5,546 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.00
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,530Median: $66,550Highest 10%: $91,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,530 | $22.85 | |
| 25th | $60,430 | $29.05 | |
| Median | $66,550 | $32.00 | |
| 75th | $78,170 | $37.58 | |
| 90th | $91,060 | $43.78 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $80,710 |
| Richmond, VA | $71,690 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $68,370 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $66,190 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $63,880 |
| Winchester, VA | $63,110 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $62,310 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $61,190 |
| Roanoke, VA | $60,430 |
| Kingsport, TN | $49,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare social workers.
| 19. Texas | $69,990 |
| 20. Michigan | $67,600 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $66,910 |
| 22. Virginia | $66,550 |
| 23. New Mexico | $65,930 |
| 24. Florida | $64,820 |
| 25. Delaware | $64,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $32.00 ($66,550 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $66,550 against $67,880 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Virginia rank for healthcare social worker pay?
Virginia ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays healthcare social workers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $80,710 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.