Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $38,230 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.38
10th percentile $30,110
90th percentile $46,680
Employed locally 420
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,110
    25th
    $34,480
    50th (median)
    $38,230
    75th
    $43,160
    90th
    $46,680

    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 Southwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $53,830
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,580
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,470
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $48,350
    Healthcare Social Workers $50,600
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $54,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Southwest Virginia is $18.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Southwest Virginia is 15.3% 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 Southwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,110 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,480.