Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $58,220 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.99
10th percentile $45,180
90th percentile $78,150
Employed locally 230
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,180
    25th
    $50,860
    50th (median)
    $58,220
    75th
    $67,550
    90th
    $78,150

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 64% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,700
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,780
    Vallejo, CA $67,900
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $66,240
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130
    Nevada $60,430

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,990
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $53,960
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,610
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,810
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $64,420
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $57,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Charlottesville, VA is $27.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.61 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 0.6% below the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,180 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,860.