Counselors, All Other Salary in Richmond, VA

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

Median annual salary $108,530 +117.8% vs national
Median hourly $52.18
10th percentile $50,970
90th percentile $204,780
National median $49,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,970
    25th
    $56,330
    50th (median)
    $108,530
    75th
    $162,800
    90th
    $204,780

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Counselors, All Other salary vs area income 129% Median Counselors, All Other salary is 29% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Counselors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $107,990
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $107,020
    Virginia $105,140
    Ogden, UT $93,180
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $91,420
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $86,610

    Nearby metros — Counselors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $107,990
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,420
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $72,240
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $69,080
    Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $61,900
    Pennsylvania $61,510

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,850
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,960
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $68,630
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,430
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $74,890
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $61,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Counselors, All Other make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Counselors, All Other in Richmond, VA is $52.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.76 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Counselors, All Other salaries?

    The median Counselors, All Other salary in Richmond, VA is 117.8% above the national median of $49,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Counselors, All Other in Richmond?

    Entry-level Counselors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $50,970 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,330.