Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wheeling, WV-OH

Median annual salary $46,880 -20% vs national
Median hourly $22.54
10th percentile $36,810
90th percentile $60,860
Employed locally 100
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,810
    25th
    $42,030
    50th (median)
    $46,880
    75th
    $55,070
    90th
    $60,860

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 80% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 20% 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 Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $35,800
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $45,480
    Clergy $36,600
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $57,840
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,330
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $43,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Wheeling, WV-OH is $22.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 20% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,810 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,030.