Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Virginia
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Virginia earn a median salary of $54,783 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.8% vs the national median of $60,060. An estimated 2,520 mental health and substance abuse social workers are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $35,940 to $66,460 depending on location.
$54,783
Avg median salary in Virginia
$66,460
Highest paying metro
$35,940
Lowest paying metro
2,520
Employed in Virginia
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inMental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton, VA | $66,460 | $52,450 | $68,230 | 50 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $64,420 | $54,420 | $68,870 | 60 |
| Richmond, VA | $61,720 | $50,850 | $76,410 | 740 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $61,340 | $49,350 | $75,130 | 570 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $60,760 | $47,920 | $94,400 | 100 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $58,980 | $48,770 | $70,650 | — |
| Northwest Virginia | $58,000 | $48,880 | $73,890 | 40 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $54,870 | $46,150 | $84,870 | 40 |
| Southwest Virginia | $54,570 | $44,640 | $64,030 | 140 |
| Southside Virginia | $54,080 | $46,470 | $65,550 | 120 |
| Roanoke, VA | $49,220 | $46,020 | $62,880 | 110 |
| Northeast Virginia | $47,880 | $47,880 | $55,060 | 40 |
| West Virginia | $47,840 | $35,940 | $57,700 | 390 |
| Northern West Virginia | $45,660 | $41,380 | $49,880 | 40 |
| Southern West Virginia | $35,940 | $35,940 | $50,850 | 80 |