Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Parkersburg, WV

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

Median annual salary $71,380 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.32
10th percentile $47,990
90th percentile $91,410
Employed locally 70
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,990
    25th
    $61,890
    50th (median)
    $71,380
    75th
    $81,340
    90th
    $91,410

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 127% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 27% 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
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $67,600
    Charleston, WV $65,000
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,330
    Winchester, VA-WV $60,890

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,170
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $45,700
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,820
    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 Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Parkersburg, WV is $34.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Parkersburg, WV is 4.8% above 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,990 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,890.