Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Virginia
Social and Human Service Assistants in Virginia earn a median of $43,450 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($45,930)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,670
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,840; the top 10% earn over $60,500. Nationally the range is $34,200 to $63,290.
States ranked near Virginia
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- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61,330 median in Virginia
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- Patient Representatives$47,340 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Rehabilitation Counselors$47,530 median in Virginia
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$58,820 median in Virginia
- Healthcare Social Workers$66,550 median in Virginia
Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Virginia
How much do social and human service assistants make in Virginia?
The median is $43,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,840 and the top 10% earn over $60,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for social and human service assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $45,930). Living costs are not included.