How much does a social and human service assistant make in Virginia?
$43,450a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in Virginia. That is $20.89 an hour or $3,621 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.89
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,840Median: $43,450Highest 10%: $60,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,840 | $15.79 | |
| 25th | $37,130 | $17.85 | |
| Median | $43,450 | $20.89 | |
| 75th | $49,140 | $23.63 | |
| 90th | $60,500 | $29.09 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $48,370 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $44,270 |
| Richmond, VA | $42,170 |
| Staunton, VA | $41,040 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $39,600 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $39,160 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $39,030 |
| Winchester, VA | $38,530 |
| Roanoke, VA | $37,490 |
| Kingsport, TN | $37,310 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $36,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social and human service assistants.
| 24. Indiana | $44,550 |
| 25. Florida | $44,410 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $44,050 |
| 27. Virginia | $43,450 |
| 28. North Carolina | $42,850 |
| 29. Kansas | $42,570 |
| 30. Iowa | $42,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $20.89 ($43,450 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $43,450 against $45,930 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Virginia rank for social and human service assistant pay?
Virginia ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays social and human service assistants the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $48,370 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.