SOC 21-1093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social and Human Service Assistants — Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Charlottesville, VA is $44,270 per year, close to the national median of $45,930 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Charlottesville, VA is $44,270 per year, close to the national median of $45,930 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $36,750 at the tenth percentile to more than $61,070 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,080 to $56,650.
Richmond leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $42,170. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 268th of 344 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,750 | −20.0% |
| 25th | $38,080 | −17.1% |
| Median (50th) | $44,270 | −3.6% |
| 75th | $56,650 | +23.3% |
| 90th | $61,070 | +33.0% |
| Mean | $47,620 | +3.7% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond | $42,170 | 2,050 | |
| 2 | Staunton | $41,040 | 190 | |
| 3 | Harrisonburg | $39,600 | 140 | |
| 4 | Virginia Beach | $39,160 | 1,780 | |
| 5 | Blacksburg | $39,030 | 140 | |
| 6 | Winchester | $38,530 | 250 | |
| 7 | Roanoke | $37,490 | 470 | |
| 8 | Lynchburg | $36,530 | 380 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Charlottesville sit close to the national average, so $44,270 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$44,270as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,788US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,270 a year, 3.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,750 to $61,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Richmond, at $42,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Charlottesville, VA?
The median annual wage is $44,270, or $21.29 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,930, so pay in Charlottesville, VA is 3.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Charlottesville, VA earns more than $61,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,750 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Richmond, at $42,170 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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