VA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1093

Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Virginia

Median Annual Salary $43,190 -4% below national average (national: $45,120)
$44,660Mean Annual
$21Median Hourly
8,260Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$43,190
$31,130
10th pct.
$59,590
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$31,130$14.97
25th percentile$36,950$17.76
50th percentile (median)$43,190$20.77
75th percentile$49,400$23.75
90th percentile (top earners)$59,590$28.65
Mean (average)$44,660$21.47

How Virginia Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Virginia
Virginia (current) $43,190
District of Columbia $57,210 +32%
California $51,780 +20%
Washington $49,940 +16%
New Jersey $49,000 +13%
Minnesota $48,860 +13%
Oregon $48,660 +13%
Rhode Island $47,620 +10%
Massachusetts $47,280 +9%

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Related Occupations in Virginia

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Light Truck Drivers $43,200 24,570
Photographers $43,180 1,360
Tellers $43,340 7,940
Security Guards $43,440 33,440
Printing Press Operators $42,790 2,780
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $42,620 4,440

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Virginia?

The mean social and human service assistants salary in Virginia is $44,660 per year. The median (middle) salary is $43,190 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Social and Human Service Assistants in Virginia?

Entry-level social and human service assistantss (10th percentile) in Virginia typically earn around $31,130 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $36,950 per year.

What is the highest Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Virginia?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Virginia make approximately $59,590 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $49,400 per year.

How does the Virginia Social and Human Service Assistants salary compare to the national average?

The median social and human service assistants salary in Virginia is $43,190, which is -4% below national average of $45,120.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes