Social Worker Jobs in Virginia
Across 243 live Social Worker listings in Virginia, median advertised pay is $95K (75th percentile $102K), based on the 147 that state a salary; Virginia ranks 37th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are My Spectrum (23), Thriveworks (12), UHS (10).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 15, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
243+ Social Worker Jobs in Virginia Available Now
These 147 roles pay ~$95k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How Virginia Compares for Social Worker Pay
Virginia against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own social worker postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Social Worker roles in Virginia advertise $3k below the $81k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $122k.
| State | Median pay | vs VA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia (this page) | $78k | — | 5.6/10 | 602 |
| Wyoming#1 | $122k | +$43k | 5.9/10 | 20 |
| District of Columbiaborders | $90k | +$12k | 5.3/10 | 92 |
| Marylandborders | $82k | +$4k | 5.9/10 | 535 |
| Kentuckyborders | $81k | +$3k | 5.6/10 | 247 |
| West Virginiaborders | $78k | +$0k | 4.8/10 | 124 |
| Tennesseeborders | $77k | −$1k | 5.3/10 | 383 |
| North Carolinaborders | $77k | −$2k | 5.7/10 | 632 |
“borders” = shares a border with Virginia; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Social Worker Jobs in Virginia: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
Virginia offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking social worker jobs in virginia. With 243+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 35% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Social Worker Jobs in Virginia on this page have an average score of 4.1/10, with 35% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for social worker jobs in virginia include Thriveworks, Amedisys, VCU Health, Avenues Recovery, and more. Positions span social worker jobs virginia. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for social worker jobs in virginia, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 31,769+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Social Worker jobs in Virginia.
How much do social workers earn in Virginia?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of social workers. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid social workers jobs available?
Yes — about 35% of current social workers listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which social workers jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers in Virginia right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include Thriveworks, Amedisys, VCU Health, Avenues Recovery, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs in virginia are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 243 social workers positions in Virginia listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Social Worker Jobs in Virginia
My Spectrum23 open roles here · WLB 100/100
Thriveworks12 open roles here · WLB 98/100
UHS10 open roles here · WLB 52/100
VCU Health10 open roles here · WLB 30/100
LifeStance Health9 open roles here · WLB 91/100
Virginia Information Technologies Agency9 open roles here · WLB 53/100Amedisys8 open roles here · WLB 65/100
Sentara Health8 open roles here · WLB 57/100