Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Harrisonburg, VA

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

Median annual salary $65,640 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.56
10th percentile $50,330
90th percentile $82,380
Employed locally 30
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,330
    25th
    $56,330
    50th (median)
    $65,640
    75th
    $82,380
    90th
    $82,380

    Harrisonburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,145 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 91% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $84,930
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $84,640
    Corvallis, OR $82,070
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $78,010

    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
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,660
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,940
    Health Education Specialists $61,680
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Harrisonburg?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Harrisonburg, VA is $31.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.14 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisonburg above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Harrisonburg, VA is 3.6% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Harrisonburg?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $50,330 per year in Harrisonburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,330.