DOL Median (Virginia)
$53,400
vs National
+18.7%
National: $45,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,029
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,400
+18.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$45,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Virginia earns $53,400 in nominal terms, which is 18.7% above the national average of $45,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,029 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| National Counseling Group | $58,700 | 2 |
| THERAPEUTIC ALLIANCE LLC | $35,360 | 1 |
| COMPASS COUNSELING SERVICES OF VIRGINIA LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make in Virginia?
The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Virginia is $53,400 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers?
A Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Virginia earns 18.7% more than the national median of $45,000, or $53,029 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.