Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in West Virginia
Social and Human Service Assistants in West Virginia earn a median of $39,290 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,290
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($45,930)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,320
Pay range in West Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,690; the top 10% earn over $52,510. Nationally the range is $34,200 to $63,290.
States ranked near West Virginia
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- Patient Representatives$51,580 median in West Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Rehabilitation Counselors$48,050 median in West Virginia
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$53,120 median in West Virginia
- Healthcare Social Workers$60,140 median in West Virginia
Social and Human Service Assistants pay in West Virginia
How much do social and human service assistants make in West Virginia?
The median is $39,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,690 and the top 10% earn over $52,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is West Virginia a good state for social and human service assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $45,930). Living costs are not included.