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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $47,820 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.99
10th percentile $34,790
90th percentile $62,610
Employed locally 100
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,790
    25th
    $39,990
    50th (median)
    $47,820
    75th
    $52,280
    90th
    $62,610

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 85% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 15% 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
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $47,700

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,170
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$45,700
    Healthcare Social Workers$71,380
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,390
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$50,220
    Rehabilitation Counselors$28,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Parkersburg, WV is $22.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Parkersburg, WV is 18.4% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,790 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,990.