Social Worker Salary in West Virginia
Based on 390+ workers in West Virginia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (WV)
$47,840
$23/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
-16.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$33K – $72K
390 employed in West Virginia
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in West Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,940 |
| 25th percentile | $35,940 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $47,840 |
| 75th percentile | $57,700 |
| 90th percentile | $72,140 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in West Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $31,790 |
| 2023 | $37,740 |
| 2024 | $47,840 |
| Year | West Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $31,790 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $37,740 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $47,840 | $56,931 |