Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Richmond
Compared to Virginia
Richmond Social Workers earn an average of $52,250 or $25.12 per hour which is 10% less than the Virginia average salary of $58,100.
| Average | Richmond | Virginia | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.12 | $27.93 | -10.06% |
| Annual Salary | $52,250 | $58,100 | -10.07% |
Compared to the U.S.
Richmond Social Workers earn an average of $52,250 or $25.12 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Richmond | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.12 | $26.39 | -4.81% |
| Annual Salary | $52,250 | $54,880 | -4.79% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Richmond earns an average annual salary of $54,746 which compares to the Virginia average annual salary of $58,100. 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 | $52,250 | 95.44% | $54,746 |
| Virginia | $58,100 | 100.98% | $57,536 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Richmond, 50% of Social Workers earn between $44,010 and $60,150 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $75,940, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $37,700, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 148 | Under $37,700 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 222 | $37,700 – $44,010 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 370 | $44,010 – $49,220 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 370 | $49,220 – $60,150 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 222 | $49,220 – $75,940 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 148 | Above $75,940 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $52,250, Richmond Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,240), Forensic Psychologists ($90,660), Psychology Teachers ($84,120), School Psychologists ($72,750), Health Care Social Workers ($55,190), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,660).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($46,190).
| 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 Social Workers
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