Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Weirton-Steubenville is 60.
  • Social Workers in Weirton-Steubenville earn an average of $42,680 per year or $20.52 per hour.
  • The percentage of West Virginia Social Workers who work in Weirton-Steubenville is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Weirton-Steubenville is less than 1%.

Rankings for Weirton-Steubenville

  • Ranks #4 in West Virginia for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #9 in West Virginia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #439 in the nation for salary and #457 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #501 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to West Virginia

Weirton-Steubenville Social Workers earn an average of $42,680 or $20.52 per hour which is 3% more than the West Virginia average salary of $41,230.

AverageWeirton-SteubenvilleWest Virginia% Difference
Hourly Wage$20.52$19.823.53%
Annual Salary$42,680$41,2303.52%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Weirton-Steubenville Social Workers earn an average of $42,680 or $20.52 per hour which is 22% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageWeirton-SteubenvilleU.S.%
Hourly Wage$20.52$26.39-22.24%
Annual Salary$42,680$54,880-22.23%
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 Weirton-Steubenville earns an average annual salary of $49,108 which compares to the West Virginia average annual salary of $41,230. per year.

Cost-of-living in Weirton-Steubenville is 13% less than the West Virginia average, which means Weirton-Steubenville 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.
  • Weirton-Steubenville average salary is $42,680.
  • Weirton-Steubenville cost-of-living adjusted salary is $49,108.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Weirton-Steubenville$42,68086.91%$49,108
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 Weirton-Steubenville, 50% of Social Workers earn between $36,090 and $47,310 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $55,630, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $31,530, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year6Under $31,530
15%2 – 4 years9$31,530 – $36,090
25%5 – 9 years15$36,090 – $39,620
25%10 – 14 years15$39,620 – $47,310
15%15 – 20 years9$39,620 – $55,630
10%20+ years6Above $55,630
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 $42,680, Weirton-Steubenville Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($77,970), Health Care Social Workers ($52,930), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,340).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$77,970
Health Care Social Workers$52,930
Substance Abuse Counselors$48,340
Social Workers$42,680
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Weirton-Steubenville Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Weirton-Steubenville is 60.

Social Workers earn an average of $42,680 per year or $20.52 per hour in Weirton-Steubenville.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Weirton-Steubenville Social Workers earn an average of $49,108 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Weirton-Steubenville are Psychology Teachers($77,970), Health Care Social Workers($52,930), Substance Abuse Counselors($48,340).


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