Average Social Worker Salary in West Virginia

Social Services · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Social Worker in West Virginia earns $55,600 per year, which is below the national average of $58,380. This translates to approximately $26.73 per hour, $2,138 biweekly, or $4,633 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in West Virginia is 16% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$41,700	$20.05
Average (50th)	$55,600	$26.73
Experienced (75th)	$63,900	$30.74
Top Earners (90th)	$72,300	$34.76

Social Worker Salary by City in West Virginia

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Charleston	$60,000	$5,000/mo
Huntington	$56,700	$4,725/mo
Morgantown	$54,500	$4,542/mo
Parkersburg	$52,800	$4,400/mo
Wheeling	$51,700	$4,308/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Social Services
Typical Education	Bachelor's/Master's
Job Growth (2022-2032)	7% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	2.36%-5.12% (5 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$8.75/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.84 (-16% vs national avg)

Top Employers in West Virginia

Major employers hiring Social Workers in West Virginia include WVU Medicine, Mountaineer Gas, Toyota, Mylan, and Marshall University. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for social services professionals.

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