Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Richmond
Compared to Virginia
Richmond Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $55,190 or $26.53 per hour which is 3% less than the Virginia average salary of $57,420.
| Average | Richmond | Virginia | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $26.53 | $27.60 | -3.88% |
| Annual Salary | $55,190 | $57,420 | -3.88% |
Compared to the U.S.
Richmond Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $55,190 or $26.53 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.
| Average | Richmond | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $26.53 | $29.96 | -11.45% |
| Annual Salary | $55,190 | $62,310 | -11.43% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Richmond earns an average annual salary of $57,827 which compares to the Virginia average annual salary of $57,420. per year.
Cost-of-living in Richmond is 5% less than the Virginia average, which means Richmond residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Virginia average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $55,190 | 95.44% | $57,827 |
| Virginia | $57,420 | 100.98% | $56,863 |
| U.S. | $62,310 | – | $62,310 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Richmond, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $39,060 and $63,950 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $79,440, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $31,110, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 62 | Under $31,110 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 93 | $31,110 – $39,060 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 155 | $39,060 – $52,790 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 155 | $52,790 – $63,950 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 93 | $52,790 – $79,440 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 62 | Above $79,440 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $55,190, Richmond Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,240), Forensic Psychologists ($90,660), Psychology Teachers ($84,120), and School Psychologists ($72,750).
However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($46,190), Social Workers ($52,250), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,660).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $101,240 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $90,660 |
| Psychology Teachers | $84,120 |
| School Psychologists | $72,750 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $55,190 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $52,660 |
| Social Workers | $52,250 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $46,190 |
FAQ for Richmond Health Care Social Workers
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