Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Weirton, WV-OH

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

Median annual salary $57,710 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.74
10th percentile $37,690
90th percentile $75,970
Employed locally 60
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,690
    25th
    $50,560
    50th (median)
    $57,710
    75th
    $68,480
    90th
    $75,970

    Weirton economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,149 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 101% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 1% 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
    Charleston, WV $65,000
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,330

    Related occupations in Weirton, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $48,420
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,700
    Social and Human Service Assistants $35,550
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Weirton, WV-OH is $27.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Weirton, WV-OH is 15.2% 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 Weirton?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,690 per year in Weirton, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,560.