Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Northwest Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,070 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.88
10th percentile $44,370
90th percentile $77,440
Employed locally 40
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,370
    25th
    $46,580
    50th (median)
    $60,070
    75th
    $72,730
    90th
    $77,440

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,750
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,390
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,870
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,510
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $58,000
    Clergy $56,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Northwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Northwest Virginia is $28.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.11 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Virginia above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Northwest Virginia is 11.8% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,370 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,580.