Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Beckley, WV

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

Median annual salary $50,000 -26.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.04
10th percentile $33,940
90th percentile $72,810
Employed locally 60
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,940
    25th
    $41,180
    50th (median)
    $50,000
    75th
    $60,970
    90th
    $72,810

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 96% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $78,010
    Morgantown, WV $71,550
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $71,380
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $67,600
    Charleston, WV $65,000
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,330

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,080
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,230
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,230
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,150
    Social Workers, All Other $81,020
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $38,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Beckley?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Beckley, WV is $24.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.96 or more per hour.

    Is Beckley above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Beckley, WV is 26.6% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Beckley?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,940 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,180.