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

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

Median annual salary $59,660 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.68
10th percentile $47,070
90th percentile $78,320
Employed locally 150
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,070
    25th
    $47,150
    50th (median)
    $59,660
    75th
    $70,320
    90th
    $78,320

    Harrisonburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,145 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 83% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 17% 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 Harrisonburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$69,820
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,020
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,940
    Health Education Specialists$61,680
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$53,420
    Healthcare Social Workers$65,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Harrisonburg, VA is $28.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Harrisonburg, VA is 1.9% above 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 Harrisonburg?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,070 per year in Harrisonburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,150.