Social Workers, All Other Salary in Charleston, WV

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

Median annual salary $51,410 -26% vs national
Median hourly $24.71
10th percentile $48,190
90th percentile $92,750
Employed locally 50
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,190
    25th
    $49,190
    50th (median)
    $51,410
    75th
    $68,990
    90th
    $92,750

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 89% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 11% below 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
    Beckley, WV $81,020
    Wheeling, WV-OH $65,240
    Morgantown, WV $51,880

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,220
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,290
    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

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Charleston, WV is $24.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Charleston, WV is 26% below 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $48,190 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,190.