Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $47,230 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.71
10th percentile $37,650
90th percentile $61,610
Employed locally 130
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,650
    25th
    $44,540
    50th (median)
    $47,230
    75th
    $57,190
    90th
    $61,610

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 90% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,780
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $61,570
    Winchester, VA-WV $58,150
    Morgantown, WV $54,960
    Charleston, WV $48,220
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $47,820

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,080
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$47,230
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,150
    Social Workers, All Other$81,020
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$38,700
    Healthcare Social Workers$50,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Beckley?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Beckley, WV is $22.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.46 or more per hour.

    Is Beckley above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Beckley, WV is 19.4% below the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Beckley?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,650 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,540.