Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,000 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.27
10th percentile $30,520
90th percentile $49,600
Employed locally 120
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,520
    25th
    $33,540
    50th (median)
    $38,000
    75th
    $42,470
    90th
    $49,600

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,890
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,630
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,210
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $47,760
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,350
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $47,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Northeast Virginia is $18.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Northeast Virginia is 15.8% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,520 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,540.