How much does a substance abuse make in Virginia?
$59,880a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in Virginia. That is $28.79 an hour or $4,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.79
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,730Median: $59,880Highest 10%: $100,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,730 | $19.10 | |
| 25th | $47,390 | $22.78 | |
| Median | $59,880 | $28.79 | |
| 75th | $77,870 | $37.44 | |
| 90th | $100,000 | $48.10 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $65,270 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $61,830 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $60,220 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $59,280 |
| Richmond, VA | $57,860 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $57,220 |
| Staunton, VA | $55,060 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $52,060 |
| Roanoke, VA | $52,040 |
| Winchester, VA | $50,580 |
| Kingsport, TN | $49,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substance abuses.
| 22. Hawaii | $60,090 |
| 23. Maine | $59,970 |
| 24. Massachusetts | $59,890 |
| 25. Virginia | $59,880 |
| 26. Maryland | $59,530 |
| 27. Kansas | $59,470 |
| 28. New York | $59,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $28.79 ($59,880 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $59,880 against $59,350 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Virginia rank for substance abuse pay?
Virginia ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays substance abuses the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $65,270 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.