Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Virginia
Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Virginia earn a median salary of $53,501 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.7% vs the national median of $58,570. An estimated 8,720 child, family, and school social workers are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $46,400 to $60,430 depending on location.
$53,501
Avg median salary in Virginia
$60,430
Highest paying metro
$46,400
Lowest paying metro
8,720
Employed in Virginia
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inChild, Family, and School Social Workers salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $60,430 | $49,800 | $75,060 | 1,420 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $60,190 | $49,640 | $74,500 | 1,630 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $59,660 | $47,150 | $70,320 | 150 |
| Northeast Virginia | $58,890 | $47,640 | $70,970 | 140 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $58,220 | $50,860 | $67,550 | 230 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $58,150 | $48,020 | $65,280 | 180 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $54,750 | $48,400 | $62,540 | 280 |
| Northwest Virginia | $53,390 | $46,620 | $67,200 | 170 |
| Staunton, VA | $53,390 | $51,730 | $65,480 | 120 |
| Roanoke, VA | $51,530 | $48,630 | $63,480 | 340 |
| Southwest Virginia | $49,580 | $43,420 | $56,760 | 380 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $49,360 | $44,990 | $58,010 | 130 |
| West Virginia | $48,220 | $43,220 | $54,960 | 2,370 |
| Southside Virginia | $47,330 | $45,410 | $59,120 | 240 |
| Northern West Virginia | $46,520 | $45,400 | $52,730 | 550 |
| Southern West Virginia | $46,400 | $43,380 | $53,290 | 390 |