Social Workers, All Other pay range in Beckley
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,940 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Beckley earn between $55,750 and $95,680.
- $45K10th
- $56K25th
- $82KMedian
- $96K75th
- $105K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,920 | $6,410 | $36.98 |
| Median | $82,410 | $6,868 | $39.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,750 | $4,646 | $26.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,680 | $7,973 | $46.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Beckley vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Other social workers in Beckley earn 11% more than the West Virginia average ($69,510) and about the same as the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley | $76,920 | $82,410 | $44,570 | $104,940 | 70 |
| West Virginia | $69,510 | $62,590 | $38,940 | $108,040 | 680 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Beckley
On the average salary of $76,920, a single filer in Beckley takes home about $60,309 a year, or $5,026 a month and $2,320 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Beckley a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Beckley area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $76,920 buys what about $87,044 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Beckley ($41,850). A typical home costs $149,420, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other West Virginia cities
Beckley ranks 1st of 5 West Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Beckley$76,920
- Huntington$72,180
- Wheeling$59,280
- Charleston$57,640
- Morgantown$50,510
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Beckley: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Beckley?
$36.98 an hour on average, and $39.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Beckley?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Beckley?
About $60,309 a year ($5,026 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,920.
Do other social workers earn more in Beckley than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1029; area Beckley, WV (13220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.97, this job is 4.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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