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

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

Median annual salary $48,220 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.18
10th percentile $38,330
90th percentile $62,700
Employed locally 570
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,330
    25th
    $48,220
    50th (median)
    $48,220
    75th
    $62,700
    90th
    $62,700

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 83% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 17% 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
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $47,820
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $47,700

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,290
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$48,110
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$52,150
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$47,650
    Rehabilitation Counselors$61,250
    Healthcare Social Workers$65,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Charleston, WV is $23.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Charleston, WV is 17.7% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,330 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,220.