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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Virginia (2026)
$31.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,582/year ($4,382/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 22nd of 51 states for Healthcare Social Worker pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 3,070 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $66,550 a year — though pay ranges from $47,530 for newcomers to $91,060 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $66,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $91,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,070 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Virginia (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $66,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,582 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
| Gross (median) | $66,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,811 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,091 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$3,066 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,582 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,382 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Virginia?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Virginia is $66,550 per year ($31.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,430 and $78,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $66,550, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $52,582 per year ($4,382 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 3,070 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Virginia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Virginia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Virginia.