Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Harrisonburg is 140.
  • Social Workers in Harrisonburg earn an average of $47,810 per year or $22.98 per hour.
  • The percentage of Virginia Social Workers who work in Harrisonburg is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Harrisonburg is less than 1%.

Rankings for Harrisonburg

  • Ranks #8 in Virginia for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #11 in Virginia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #273 in the nation for salary and #216 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #375 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Virginia

Harrisonburg Social Workers earn an average of $47,810 or $22.98 per hour which is 17% less than the Virginia average salary of $58,100.

AverageHarrisonburgVirginia% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.98$27.93-17.72%
Annual Salary$47,810$58,100-17.71%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Harrisonburg Social Workers earn an average of $47,810 or $22.98 per hour which is 12% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageHarrisonburgU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.98$26.39-12.92%
Annual Salary$47,810$54,880-12.88%
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 Harrisonburg earns an average annual salary of $51,150 which compares to the Virginia average annual salary of $58,100. per year.

Cost-of-living in Harrisonburg is 7% less than the Virginia average, which means Harrisonburg 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.
  • Harrisonburg average salary is $47,810.
  • Harrisonburg cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,150.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Harrisonburg$47,81093.47%$51,150
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 Harrisonburg, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,340 and $49,180 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $60,040, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $37,300, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year14Under $37,300
15%2 – 4 years21$37,300 – $38,340
25%5 – 9 years35$38,340 – $47,310
25%10 – 14 years35$47,310 – $49,180
15%15 – 20 years21$47,310 – $60,040
10%20+ years14Above $60,040
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 $47,810, Harrisonburg Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($54,630), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,700).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$54,630
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,700
Social Workers$47,810
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Harrisonburg Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Harrisonburg is 140.

Social Workers earn an average of $47,810 per year or $22.98 per hour in Harrisonburg.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Harrisonburg Social Workers earn an average of $51,150 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Harrisonburg are Health Care Social Workers($54,630), Substance Abuse Counselors($50,700), Social Workers($47,810).


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