Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

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

Median annual salary $43,120 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.73
10th percentile $29,950
90th percentile $59,600
Employed locally 60
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,950
    25th
    $35,570
    50th (median)
    $43,120
    75th
    $56,530
    90th
    $59,600

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 73% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Nearby metros — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,600
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $63,240
    Morgantown, WV $58,690
    Winchester, VA-WV $54,870
    Charleston, WV $47,840
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $37,570

    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
    Healthcare Social Workers$64,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Wheeling?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Wheeling, WV-OH is $20.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.78 or more per hour.

    Is Wheeling above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 28.2% below the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Wheeling?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,950 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,570.