How much does a helper make in Virginia?
$42,310a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in Virginia. That is $20.34 an hour or $3,526 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.34
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,880Median: $42,310Highest 10%: $50,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,880 | $17.25 | |
| 25th | $37,830 | $18.19 | |
| Median | $42,310 | $20.34 | |
| 75th | $46,910 | $22.55 | |
| 90th | $50,600 | $24.33 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $46,350 |
| Richmond, VA | $43,480 |
| Kingsport, TN | $39,260 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $38,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers.
| 14. Maryland | $44,360 |
| 15. Indiana | $43,860 |
| 16. Kentucky | $43,680 |
| 17. Virginia | $42,310 |
| 18. Oregon | $41,410 |
| 19. New Jersey | $41,080 |
| 20. Texas | $40,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $20.34 ($42,310 a year).
Do helpers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $42,310 against $42,670 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Virginia rank for helper pay?
Virginia ranks 17 of 40 states.
Which city in Virginia pays helpers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $46,350 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.