How much does a personal care and service worker make in Virginia?
$33,910a year
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in Virginia. That is $16.30 an hour or $2,826 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.30
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,330Median: $33,910Highest 10%: $44,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,330 | $12.66 | |
| 25th | $28,320 | $13.62 | |
| Median | $33,910 | $16.30 | |
| 75th | $35,840 | $17.23 | |
| 90th | $44,860 | $21.57 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $35,300 |
| Kingsport, TN | $28,670 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $28,320 |
| Richmond, VA | $27,610 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $27,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for personal care and service workers.
| 25. Vermont | $34,650 |
| 26. North Dakota | $34,430 |
| 27. Hawaii | $34,180 |
| 28. Virginia | $33,910 |
| 29. West Virginia | $33,320 |
| 30. North Carolina | $33,290 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $33,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $16.30 ($33,910 a year).
Do personal care and service workers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $33,910 against $41,600 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Virginia rank for personal care and service worker pay?
Virginia ranks 28 of 46 states.
Which city in Virginia pays personal care and service workers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $35,300 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.