Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $60,710 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.19
10th percentile $44,130
90th percentile $77,830
Employed locally 160
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,130
    25th
    $49,010
    50th (median)
    $60,710
    75th
    $75,310
    90th
    $77,830

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 90% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 10% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,750
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,940
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,530
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,230
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $49,220
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Roanoke, VA is $29.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Roanoke, VA is 10.8% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,130 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,010.