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Child, Family, and School Social Workers in West Virginia earned a median of $52,220 a year ($25.11 an hour) in May 2025, 12% below the national median of $59,550; 2,380 were employed there, ranking #37 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $52,220 | $59,550 |
| Mean annual wage | $52,610 | $64,000 |
| Median hourly wage | $25.11 | $28.63 |
| 10th percentile | $38,410 | $42,280 |
| 25th percentile | $45,510 | $48,270 |
| 75th percentile | $58,720 | $76,070 |
| 90th percentile | $66,980 | $95,530 |
| Employment | 2,380 | 392,550 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.394 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.34 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.