Social and Human Service Assistants pay in West Virginia

In West Virginia, the median pay for social and human service assistants is $18.89 an hour ($39,290 a year). About 3,320 people work in this job there.

$18.89Median hourly pay

$35,870–$45,240Middle half of workers, yearly

3,320People in this job in West Virginia

That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($45,930). West Virginia ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for social and human service assistants in West Virginia

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$14.28	$29,690
25% of workers	$17.24	$35,870
Half of workers (median)	$18.89	$39,290
75% of workers	$21.75	$45,240
90% of workers	$25.25	$52,510

Social and Human Service Assistants pay in West Virginia metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Charleston	$41,260	480
Parkersburg-Vienna	$37,990	220
Morgantown	$37,940	190
Beckley	$37,600	200
Weirton-Steubenville	$37,370	90
Wheeling	$36,960	210
Huntington-Ashland	$36,440	760

West Virginia unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for social and human service assistants

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 48,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in West Virginia

Job	Median yearly pay
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$52,220
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$49,430
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$55,520
Healthcare Social Workers	$60,140
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$53,120
Social Workers, All Other	$62,590
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$41,060

Other job titles for this job

Child AdvocateFamily AdvocateYouth AdvocateClient AdvocateDomestic Violence AdvocateShelter AdvocateAddictions Counselor AssistantAdvocateCase AideCase Management AssistantCase Management CoordinatorCase Work Aide

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.