Social Workers, All Other Salary in Beckley, WV

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

Median annual salary $81,020 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.95
10th percentile $44,480
90th percentile $106,230
Employed locally 70
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,480
    25th
    $55,090
    50th (median)
    $81,020
    75th
    $93,680
    90th
    $106,230

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 155% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 55% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $94,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $92,330
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $91,040
    Wheeling, WV-OH $65,240
    Morgantown, WV $51,880
    Charleston, WV $51,410

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,080
    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
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $38,700
    Healthcare Social Workers $50,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Beckley?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Beckley, WV is $38.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.45 or more per hour.

    Is Beckley above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Beckley, WV is 16.6% above the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Workers, All Other in Beckley?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $44,480 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,090.