Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Charleston, WV

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

Median annual salary $65,000 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.25
10th percentile $45,170
90th percentile $78,280
Employed locally 120
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,170
    25th
    $54,010
    50th (median)
    $65,000
    75th
    $65,440
    90th
    $78,280

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 112% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 12% above 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
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,330
    Winchester, VA-WV $60,890

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,220
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,290
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $48,110
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $52,150
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $47,650
    Rehabilitation Counselors $61,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Charleston, WV is $31.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Charleston, WV is 4.5% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,170 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,010.