Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Richmond, VA

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

Median annual salary $43,960 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.14
10th percentile $31,620
90th percentile $59,590
Employed locally 1,600
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,620
    25th
    $37,940
    50th (median)
    $43,960
    75th
    $50,060
    90th
    $59,590

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 52% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 48% 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 Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,850
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $68,630
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,430
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $74,890
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $61,720
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $59,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Richmond, VA is $21.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Richmond, VA is 2.6% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,620 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,940.