Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Southside Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area is 290.
  • Social Workers in Southside Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $45,940 per year or $22.09 per hour.
  • The percentage of Virginia Social Workers who work in Southside Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Southside Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southside Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #9 in Virginia for salary and #11 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Virginia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #326 in the nation for salary and #469 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #231 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Virginia

Southside Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $45,940 or $22.09 per hour which is 20% less than the Virginia average salary of $58,100.

AverageSouthside Virginia Nonmetropolitan AreaVirginia% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.09$27.93-20.91%
Annual Salary$45,940$58,100-20.93%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southside Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $45,940 or $22.09 per hour which is 16% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageSouthside Virginia Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.09$26.39-16.29%
Annual Salary$45,940$54,880-16.29%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Southside Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $53,165 which compares to the Virginia average annual salary of $58,100. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southside Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the Virginia average, which means Southside Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Virginia average.

  • Virginia average salary is $58,100.
  • Virginia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,536.
  • Southside Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $45,940.
  • Southside Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,165.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southside Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area$45,94086.41%$53,165
Virginia$58,100100.98%$57,536
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Southside Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,350 and $49,240 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $60,600, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,560, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year29Under $36,560
15%2 – 4 years44$36,560 – $37,350
25%5 – 9 years72$37,350 – $46,910
25%10 – 14 years72$46,910 – $49,240
15%15 – 20 years44$46,910 – $60,600
10%20+ years29Above $60,600
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $45,940, Southside Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,100), and Health Care Social Workers ($50,080).

TitleAnnual Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,100
Health Care Social Workers$50,080
Social Workers$45,940
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southside Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Southside Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area is 290.

Social Workers earn an average of $45,940 per year or $22.09 per hour in Southside Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southside Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $53,165 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southside Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area are Substance Abuse Counselors($50,100), Health Care Social Workers($50,080), Social Workers($45,940).


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Official Data Sources for Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data