Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $36,870 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.72
10th percentile $29,330
90th percentile $49,130
Employed locally 120
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,330
    25th
    $34,110
    50th (median)
    $36,870
    75th
    $45,800
    90th
    $49,130

    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 Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,750
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,390
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$51,510
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,070
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$58,000
    Clergy$56,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Northwest Virginia is $17.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Northwest Virginia is 18.3% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,330 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,110.