Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Huntington-Ashland is 460.
  • Social Workers in Huntington-Ashland earn an average of $40,700 per year or $19.57 per hour.
  • The percentage of West Virginia Social Workers who work in Huntington-Ashland is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Huntington-Ashland is less than 1%.

Rankings for Huntington-Ashland

  • Ranks #5 in West Virginia for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in West Virginia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #470 in the nation for salary and #458 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #146 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to West Virginia

Huntington-Ashland Social Workers earn an average of $40,700 or $19.57 per hour which is 1% less than the West Virginia average salary of $41,230.

AverageHuntington-AshlandWest Virginia% Difference
Hourly Wage$19.57$19.82-1.26%
Annual Salary$40,700$41,230-1.29%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Huntington-Ashland Social Workers earn an average of $40,700 or $19.57 per hour which is 25% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageHuntington-AshlandU.S.%
Hourly Wage$19.57$26.39-25.84%
Annual Salary$40,700$54,880-25.84%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Huntington-Ashland earns an average annual salary of $47,041 which compares to the West Virginia average annual salary of $41,230. per year.

Cost-of-living in Huntington-Ashland is 13% less than the West Virginia average, which means Huntington-Ashland residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to West Virginia average.

  • West Virginia average salary is $41,230.
  • West Virginia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $46,874.
  • Huntington-Ashland average salary is $40,700.
  • Huntington-Ashland cost-of-living adjusted salary is $47,041.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Huntington-Ashland$40,70086.52%$47,041
West Virginia$41,23087.96%$46,874
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Huntington-Ashland, 50% of Social Workers earn between $34,290 and $46,300 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $56,620, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $29,660, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year46Under $29,660
15%2 – 4 years69$29,660 – $34,290
25%5 – 9 years115$34,290 – $37,640
25%10 – 14 years115$37,640 – $46,300
15%15 – 20 years69$37,640 – $56,620
10%20+ years46Above $56,620
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $40,700, Huntington-Ashland Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($71,280), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($67,850), Health Care Social Workers ($58,140), Psychology Teachers ($57,590), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($41,880).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$71,280
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$67,850
Health Care Social Workers$58,140
Psychology Teachers$57,590
Substance Abuse Counselors$41,880
Social Workers$40,700
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Huntington-Ashland Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Huntington-Ashland is 460.

Social Workers earn an average of $40,700 per year or $19.57 per hour in Huntington-Ashland.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Huntington-Ashland Social Workers earn an average of $47,041 per year or $23 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Huntington-Ashland are Forensic Psychologists($71,280), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($67,850), Health Care Social Workers($58,140).


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