Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $38,410 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.46
10th percentile $25,820
90th percentile $45,300
Employed locally 120
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,820
    25th
    $34,420
    50th (median)
    $38,410
    75th
    $39,920
    90th
    $45,300

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 59% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,350
    Vallejo, CA $49,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,990
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $46,540

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$51,630
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,270
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,360
    Healthcare Social Workers$61,480
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$50,330
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$57,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Blacksburg, VA is $18.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.83 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Blacksburg, VA is 14.9% below the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $25,820 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,420.