Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

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

Median annual salary $64,420 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.97
10th percentile $51,110
90th percentile $84,880
Employed locally 60
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,110
    25th
    $54,420
    50th (median)
    $64,420
    75th
    $68,870
    90th
    $84,880

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 71% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Nearby metros — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,600
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,260
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $70,740
    Corvallis, OR $68,050

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,990
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $53,960
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,610
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,220
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,810
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $57,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Charlottesville, VA is $30.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.41 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 7.3% above the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $51,110 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,420.