Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $38,170 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.35
10th percentile $28,600
90th percentile $47,020
Employed locally 190
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,600
    25th
    $30,200
    50th (median)
    $38,170
    75th
    $41,950
    90th
    $47,020

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 68% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 32% 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
    Beckley, WV $38,080
    Morgantown, WV $36,450

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$45,700
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,820
    Healthcare Social Workers$71,380
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,390
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$50,220
    Rehabilitation Counselors$28,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Parkersburg, WV is $18.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Parkersburg, WV is 15.4% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,600 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,200.