Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in West Virginia
Ranked #41 of 51 · WV
23.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $52,000 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $50,070
Employment 420
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,410P25 $47,270 Median $50,070P75 $57,830P90 $70,190
About 80% of mental health and substance abuse social workerss in West Virginia earn between $38,410 and $70,190. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in West Virginia is $52,000, about 23.6% below the U.S. average ($68,030). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $50,570 | $50,020 | 50 |
| Morgantown, WV | $48,970 | $51,390 | 40 |
| Charleston, WV | $48,790 | $47,160 | 60 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $45,920 | $46,730 | 60 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $42,570 | $45,190 | 170 |
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