Social Worker Salary in West Virginia
Based on 420+ workers in West Virginia
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WV)
$50,070
$24.072/hr
vs National Average
$57,161
-12.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$38K – $70K
420 employed in West Virginia
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in West Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,410 |
| 25th percentile | $47,270 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $50,070 |
| 75th percentile | $57,830 |
| 90th percentile | $70,190 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in West Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $31,790 |
| 2023 | $37,740 |
| 2024 | $47,840 |
| 2025 | $50,070 |
| Year | West Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $31,790 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $37,740 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $47,840 | $56,931 |
| 2025 | $50,070 | $57,161 |