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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Virginia
Ranked #11 of 51 · VA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of mental health and substance abuse social workerss in Virginia earn between $48,530 and $102,480. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Virginia is $72,020, about 5.9% above the U.S. average ($68,030). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $68,800 | $67,670 | 50 |
| Richmond, VA | $63,020 | $67,380 | 740 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $61,970 | $68,530 | — |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $61,760 | $72,820 | — |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $60,100 | $64,840 | 140 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $58,980 | $61,890 | — |
| Lynchburg, VA | $58,320 | $61,530 | 90 |
| Roanoke, VA | $58,320 | $63,500 | 190 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Virginia?
The median mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Virginia is $64,240 per year (mean $72,020), and about 80% earn between $48,530 and $102,480.
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make per hour in Virginia?
Roughly $35 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $72,020 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Virginia a high-paying state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
Virginia ranks #11 of 51 states for mental health and substance abuse social workers pay. Its mean salary of $72,020 is about 5.9% above the U.S. average of $68,030.
Which metro areas in Virginia pay mental health and substance abuse social workers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Virginia for mental health and substance abuse social workers are Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA ($68,800), Richmond, VA ($63,020), Charlottesville, VA ($61,970), by median annual wage.
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