Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in West Virginia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • West Virginia

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in West Virginia earn a median salary of $47,674 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.6% vs the national median of $60,060. An estimated 650 mental health and substance abuse social workers are employed across West Virginia, with salaries ranging from $35,940 to $58,690 depending on location.

$47,674 Avg median salary in West Virginia
$58,690 Highest paying metro
$35,940 Lowest paying metro
650 Employed in West Virginia

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      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries by city in West Virginia

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Morgantown, WV $58,690 $48,290 $70,320 40
      Northwest Virginia $58,000 $48,880 $73,890 40
      Southwest Virginia $54,570 $44,640 $64,030 140
      Charleston, WV $47,840 $40,640 $48,140 60
      Northern West Virginia $45,660 $41,380 $49,880 40
      Wheeling, WV-OH $43,120 $35,570 $56,530 60
      Huntington, WV-KY-OH $37,570 $33,280 $48,050 190
      Southern West Virginia $35,940 $35,940 $50,850 80

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