Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Staunton-Waynesboro is 130.
  • Social Workers in Staunton-Waynesboro earn an average of $50,800 per year or $24.43 per hour.
  • The percentage of Virginia Social Workers who work in Staunton-Waynesboro is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Staunton-Waynesboro is less than 1%.

Rankings for Staunton-Waynesboro

  • Ranks #5 in Virginia for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #12 in Virginia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #188 in the nation for salary and #353 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #395 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Virginia

Staunton-Waynesboro Social Workers earn an average of $50,800 or $24.43 per hour which is 12% less than the Virginia average salary of $58,100.

AverageStaunton-WaynesboroVirginia% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.43$27.93-12.53%
Annual Salary$50,800$58,100-12.56%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Staunton-Waynesboro Social Workers earn an average of $50,800 or $24.43 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageStaunton-WaynesboroU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.43$26.39-7.43%
Annual Salary$50,800$54,880-7.43%
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 Staunton-Waynesboro earns an average annual salary of $56,564 which compares to the Virginia average annual salary of $58,100. per year.

Cost-of-living in Staunton-Waynesboro is 10% less than the Virginia average, which means Staunton-Waynesboro 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.
  • Staunton-Waynesboro average salary is $50,800.
  • Staunton-Waynesboro cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,564.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Staunton-Waynesboro$50,80089.81%$56,564
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 Staunton-Waynesboro, 50% of Social Workers earn between $47,760 and $59,910 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $62,950, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $39,030, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year13Under $39,030
15%2 – 4 years20$39,030 – $47,760
25%5 – 9 years32$47,760 – $49,590
25%10 – 14 years32$49,590 – $59,910
15%15 – 20 years20$49,590 – $62,950
10%20+ years13Above $62,950
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 $50,800, Staunton-Waynesboro Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($100,260), Health Care Social Workers ($60,630), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,130).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$100,260
Health Care Social Workers$60,630
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,130
Social Workers$50,800
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Staunton-Waynesboro Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Staunton-Waynesboro is 130.

Social Workers earn an average of $50,800 per year or $24.43 per hour in Staunton-Waynesboro.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Staunton-Waynesboro Social Workers earn an average of $56,564 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Staunton-Waynesboro are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($100,260), Health Care Social Workers($60,630), Substance Abuse Counselors($53,130).


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