Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Virginia
Social and Human Service Assistants in Virginia earn a median salary of $39,120 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.3% vs the national median of $45,120. An estimated 10,240 social and human service assistants are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $36,870 to $43,960 depending on location.
$39,120
Avg median salary in Virginia
$43,960
Highest paying metro
$36,870
Lowest paying metro
10,240
Employed in Virginia
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Social and Human Service Assistants salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $43,960 | $37,940 | $50,060 | 1,600 |
| Staunton, VA | $42,750 | $36,280 | $47,180 | 150 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $42,610 | $37,930 | $49,350 | 320 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $40,370 | $37,200 | $47,630 | 1,380 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $39,940 | $37,740 | $47,110 | 140 |
| Southside Virginia | $38,600 | $34,610 | $45,690 | 240 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $38,410 | $34,420 | $39,920 | 120 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $38,260 | $35,570 | $43,020 | 200 |
| Southwest Virginia | $38,230 | $34,480 | $43,160 | 420 |
| Northeast Virginia | $38,000 | $33,540 | $42,470 | 120 |
| Southern West Virginia | $37,860 | $33,540 | $44,860 | 670 |
| Northern West Virginia | $37,860 | $31,340 | $45,610 | 780 |
| West Virginia | $37,860 | $31,520 | $44,220 | 3,290 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $37,400 | $33,940 | $44,640 | 220 |
| Roanoke, VA | $36,940 | $34,580 | $42,220 | 470 |
| Northwest Virginia | $36,870 | $34,110 | $45,800 | 120 |