Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

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

Median annual salary $64,330 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.93
10th percentile $41,850
90th percentile $83,260
Employed locally 70
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,850
    25th
    $50,220
    50th (median)
    $64,330
    75th
    $73,250
    90th
    $83,260

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 110% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 10% 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
    Winchester, VA-WV $60,890

    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
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,880
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$43,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Wheeling, WV-OH is $30.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 5.5% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,850 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,220.