Social and Human Service Assistants pay in West Virginia
Social and Human Service Assistants in West Virginia earn an average of $41,200 a year. That is $6,490 (14%) less than the U.S. average of $47,690. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $53,060.
Top-paying West Virginia metro areas
Average pay for social and human service assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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West Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $47,690 | $22.93 |
| West Virginia | $41,200 | $19.81 |
| Maryland | $51,200 | $24.62 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,060 | $21.66 |
| Virginia | $45,060 | $21.67 |
| Ohio | $41,150 | $19.79 |
| Kentucky | $40,190 | $19.32 |
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- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$53,820
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52,610
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$55,100
- Healthcare Social Workers$63,470
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$52,000
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$44,950
Average pay, West Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do social and human service assistants make in West Virginia?
The average is $41,200 a year, and the median is $39,290. That is $6,490 (14%) less than the U.S. average of $47,690.
What is the hourly wage in West Virginia?
$19.81 an hour on average; the median is $18.89.
Where in West Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($53,060), followed by Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV ($45,030). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH ($37,290).
How does West Virginia rank?
West Virginia ranks #41 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.