Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Charleston, WV

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

Median annual salary $38,290 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.41
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $49,960
Employed locally 430
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $32,820
    50th (median)
    $38,290
    75th
    $44,050
    90th
    $49,960

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 34% 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
    Winchester, VA-WV $38,260
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $38,170
    Beckley, WV $38,080
    Morgantown, WV $36,450

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,220
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$48,110
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$52,150
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$47,650
    Rehabilitation Counselors$61,250
    Healthcare Social Workers$65,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Charleston, WV is $18.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Charleston, WV is 15.1% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,820.