Social Worker Salary in Virginia
Based on 3K+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$63,530
$30.543/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
+11.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$47K – $100K
3K employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,990 |
| 25th percentile | $53,540 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $63,530 |
| 75th percentile | $84,780 |
| 90th percentile | $99,990 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,570 |
| 2023 | $58,070 |
| 2024 | $63,530 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,570 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $58,070 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $63,530 | $56,931 |