Clinical Social Worker salary in Virginia
Clinical Social Workers in Virginia earn a median of $30.86 per hour, about $64,200 a year, 6% below the U.S. median of $32.74. The middle half earn between $26.86 and $37.27 per hour. The highest median among Virginia metro areas is in Charlottesville, VA, at $32.60 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $30.86median pay per hour
- $64,200median pay per year
- 2,680employed in Virginia
- #35of 50 states by median pay
Clinical Social Worker pay in Virginia: percentiles
| Level | Virginia per hour | Virginia per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.39 | $46,570 | $21.65 |
| Lower quartile | $26.86 | $55,870 | $26.62 |
| Median | $30.86 | $64,200 | $32.74 |
| Upper quartile | $37.27 | $77,520 | $40.10 |
| Top 10% | $42.97 | $89,380 | $48.50 |
Clinical Social Worker pay by metro area in Virginia
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Virginia median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $32.60 | $67,810 | 150 | 6% above | — |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $31.56 | $65,640 | 30 | 2% above | $33.26 |
| Richmond, VA | $31.13 | $64,750 | 470 | 1% above | $31.81 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $29.56 | $61,480 | 40 | 4% below | $31.88 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $29.56 | $61,470 | 510 | 4% below | $30.18 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $29.31 | $60,970 | 90 | 5% below | $32.80 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $29.28 | $60,890 | 70 | 5% below | $30.36 |
| Roanoke, VA | $29.19 | $60,710 | 160 | 5% below | $31.18 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Clinical Social Worker pay in states next to Virginia
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $44.52 | $92,600 | 44% above Virginia |
| Kentucky | $31.18 | $64,840 | 1% above Virginia |
| Maryland | $32.68 | $67,970 | 6% above Virginia |
| North Carolina | $31.32 | $65,140 | 1% above Virginia |
| Tennessee | $29.76 | $61,910 | 4% below Virginia |
| West Virginia | $29.17 | $60,670 | 5% below Virginia |
What employers are posting in Virginia
- 26roles with published pay
- $37.08median pay per hour
- $28–$50typical published range
- 9employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| VCU Health System | 9 | $35.25 |
| Sentara Healthcare | 5 | $46.29 |
| Mary Washington Healthcare | 4 | $37.08 |
| Amedisys | 3 | $32.93 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $52.21 |
| Riverside Health System | 1 | $30.64 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 1 | $41.90 |
| Carilion Clinic | 1 | $38.09 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 26 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Virginia · Clinical Social Worker salary nationwide · Virginia state guide
Common questions
How much does a clinical social worker make in Virginia?
The median is $30.86 per hour, about $64,200 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $22.39 and the top 10% earn over $42.97 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Virginia city pays clinical social workers the most?
Among Virginia metro areas, Charlottesville, VA has the highest median at $32.60 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Virginia rank for clinical social worker pay?
Virginia ranks 35th of 50 states by median clinical social worker pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Sentara HealthcareHarrisonburg, VA · 5 postings$46.29/ hr$31–$56
- Mary Washington HealthcareMWHC Corporate, VA · 4 postings$37.08/ hr$31–$45
- VCU Health SystemRichmond, VA · 9 postings$35.25/ hr$28–$51
- AmedisysAbingdon, VA · 3 postings$32.93/ hr$29–$38
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26 Social Worker postings with published pay in Virginia, 22 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 26 Social Worker roles
- BRISTOL COMMUNITY BASED OUTPATIENT CLINIC (CBOC) SENIOR SOCIAL WORKERPermanent$94k–$123k/ year
- Psychiatric Social Worker (LCSW) - Virginia Treatment Center for Children - DaysPermanent$69k–$106k/ year
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