Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $37,150.00 | $55,960.00 | $74,810.00 |
| Virginia | $40,400.00 | $58,070.00 | $79,460.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Bay Consortium | $42,170.00 | $51,150.00 | $66,440.00 |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $43,530.00 | $53,490.00 | $69,210.00 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $39,260.00 | $49,200.00 | $70,540.00 |
| Crater Area | $43,620.00 | $52,500.00 | $67,130.00 |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | $42,340.00 | $57,180.00 | $73,990.00 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $43,360.00 | $56,120.00 | $69,530.00 |
| Northern Virginia | $57,920.00 | $82,180.00 | $89,500.00 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $37,050.00 | $57,300.00 | $68,640.00 |
| Shenandoah Valley | $39,800.00 | $48,540.00 | $60,700.00 |
| South Central | $38,300.00 | $44,420.00 | $53,260.00 |
| Southwestern Virginia | $37,240.00 | $44,420.00 | $50,490.00 |
| West Piedmont | $38,420.00 | $40,400.00 | $52,250.00 |
| Western Virginia | $40,830.00 | $46,860.00 | $58,680.00 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
