Social Worker Salary in Virginia
Based on 4K+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$64,240
$30.885/hr
vs National Average
$57,161
+12.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $102K
4K employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,530 |
| 25th percentile | $53,620 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $64,240 |
| 75th percentile | $80,390 |
| 90th percentile | $102,480 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,570 |
| 2023 | $58,070 |
| 2024 | $63,530 |
| 2025 | $64,240 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,570 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $58,070 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $63,530 | $56,931 |
| 2025 | $64,240 | $57,161 |