Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Richmond, VA

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

Median annual salary $64,750 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.13
10th percentile $46,420
90th percentile $84,930
Employed locally 470
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,420
    25th
    $57,300
    50th (median)
    $64,750
    75th
    $76,980
    90th
    $84,930

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 23% 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 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 Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Richmond, VA is $31.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Richmond, VA is 4.9% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,420 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,300.