Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Virginia
Social and Human Service Assistants in Virginia earn an average of $45,060 a year. That is $2,630 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $47,690. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $53,060.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for social and human service assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $47,690 | $22.93 |
| Virginia | $45,060 | $21.67 |
| District of Columbia | $60,770 | $29.21 |
| Maryland | $51,200 | $24.62 |
| North Carolina | $43,880 | $21.10 |
| Tennessee | $41,300 | $19.86 |
| West Virginia | $41,200 | $19.81 |
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- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,430
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,500
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$71,920
- Healthcare Social Workers$69,390
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$72,020
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$69,030
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do social and human service assistants make in Virginia?
The average is $45,060 a year, and the median is $43,450. That is $2,630 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $47,690.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$21.67 an hour on average; the median is $20.89.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($53,060), followed by Charlottesville, VA ($47,620). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA ($39,310).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #25 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.