Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $38,080 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.31
10th percentile $30,270
90th percentile $49,590
Employed locally 170
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,270
    25th
    $35,740
    50th (median)
    $38,080
    75th
    $43,820
    90th
    $49,590

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 73% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,990
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $38,940
    Charleston, WV $38,290
    Winchester, VA-WV $38,260
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $38,170
    Morgantown, WV $36,450

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,230
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,230
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,150
    Social Workers, All Other $81,020
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $38,700
    Healthcare Social Workers $50,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Beckley?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Beckley, WV is $18.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.73 or more per hour.

    Is Beckley above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Beckley, WV is 15.6% below the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Beckley?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,270 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,740.