Social Worker Jobs in West Virginia
Across 51 live Social Worker listings in West Virginia, median advertised pay is $77K (75th percentile $129K), based on the 16 that state a salary; West Virginia ranks 34th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Community Care of West Virginia (16), WVU Medicine (10), Adjuvant Behavior Health (4).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 17, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 16 roles pay ~$77k median with 6.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Social Worker (MSW) - Clinical (Part Time) - 7120
Marshall Health NetworkHuntington, WV
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Social Worker Pay in West Virginia: Live Market and State Comparison
Live social worker listings in West Virginia today, then West Virginia against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 51
- Live median
- $77k
- 75th $129k · n=16
- 12-mo median
- $79k
- Pay rank
- #34 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.8/10 · #51
- 12-mo postings
- 123
Social Worker roles in West Virginia advertise $2k below the $81k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $122k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs WV | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia (this page) | $79k | — | 4.8/10 | 123 |
| Wyoming#1 | $122k | +$43k | 5.9/10 | 20 |
| Oregon#2 | $105k | +$26k | 5.7/10 | 235 |
| Marylandborders | $82k | +$3k | 5.9/10 | 548 |
| Kentuckyborders | $81k | +$2k | 5.6/10 | 251 |
| Virginiaborders | $78k | −$1k | 5.6/10 | 619 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $76k | −$3k | 5.8/10 | 845 |
| Ohioborders | $66k | −$13k | 5.6/10 | 846 |
“borders” = shares a border with West Virginia; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 17, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Community Care of West Virginia (16), WVU Medicine (10), Adjuvant Behavior Health (4)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Social Worker jobs in West Virginia.
How much do social workers earn in West Virginia?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of social workers. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid social worker jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current social workers listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which social worker jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers in West Virginia right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include COMMUNITY CARE OF WEST VIRGINIA, Marshall Health Network, WVU Medicine, Center Well, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs in West Virginia are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 51 social workers positions in West Virginia listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Social Worker Jobs in West Virginia
Community Care of West Virginia16 open roles here · WLB 74/100
WVU Medicine10 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Adjuvant Behavior Health4 open roles here · WLB 100/100
Genesis Administrative Services4 open roles here · WLB 74/100- Marshall Health Network3 open roles here · WLB 56/100
Prestera Health Services3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
GreenLife Healthcare Staffing2 open roles here · WLB 73/100
Adoration Health1 open role here · WLB 73/100