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

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

Median annual salary $54,960 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.42
10th percentile $38,690
90th percentile $107,150
Employed locally 150
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,690
    25th
    $45,480
    50th (median)
    $54,960
    75th
    $71,100
    90th
    $107,150

    Morgantown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,394 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 88% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 12% 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
    Charleston, WV $48,220
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $47,820
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $47,700

    Related occupations in Morgantown, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$45,790
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,450
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$53,230
    Healthcare Social Workers$71,550
    Health Education Specialists$55,040
    Social Workers, All Other$51,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Morgantown, WV is $26.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Morgantown, WV is 6.2% 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 Morgantown?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,690 per year in Morgantown, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,480.