Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in West Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • West Virginia
Child, Family, and School Social Workers in West Virginia earn a median salary of $48,747 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -16.8% vs the national median of $58,570. An estimated 3,300 child, family, and school social workers are employed across West Virginia, with salaries ranging from $46,400 to $54,960 depending on location.
$48,747
Avg median salary in West Virginia
$54,960
Highest paying metro
$46,400
Lowest paying metro
3,300
Employed in West Virginia
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inChild, Family, and School Social Workers salaries by city in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WV | $54,960 | $45,480 | $71,100 | 150 |
| Northwest Virginia | $53,390 | $46,620 | $67,200 | 170 |
| Southwest Virginia | $49,580 | $43,420 | $56,760 | 380 |
| Charleston, WV | $48,220 | $48,220 | $62,700 | 570 |
| Parkersburg, WV | $47,820 | $39,990 | $52,280 | 100 |
| Weirton, WV-OH | $47,700 | $44,750 | $55,510 | 160 |
| Huntington, WV-KY-OH | $47,520 | $38,310 | $57,390 | 600 |
| Beckley, WV | $47,230 | $44,540 | $57,190 | 130 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $46,880 | $42,030 | $55,070 | 100 |
| Northern West Virginia | $46,520 | $45,400 | $52,730 | 550 |
| Southern West Virginia | $46,400 | $43,380 | $53,290 | 390 |