Social and Human Service Assistants pay range in Wheeling
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $51,750 or more. The middle half of social and human service assistants in Wheeling earn between $32,040 and $44,080.
- $29K10th
- $32K25th
- $37KMedian
- $44K75th
- $52K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,460 | $3,288 | $18.97 |
| Median | $36,960 | $3,080 | $17.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,040 | $2,670 | $15.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,080 | $3,673 | $21.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Wheeling vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Social and human service assistants in Wheeling earn 4% less than the West Virginia average ($41,200) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($47,690). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $45,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | $39,460 | $36,960 | $29,160 | $51,750 | 210 |
| West Virginia | $41,200 | $39,290 | $29,690 | $52,510 | 3,320 |
| United States | $47,690 | $45,930 | $34,200 | $63,290 | 437,860 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social and Human Service Assistants salary after taxes in Wheeling
On the average salary of $39,460, a single filer in Wheeling takes home about $32,860 a year, or $2,738 a month and $1,264 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Wheeling, WV-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $33,250 | $2,771 |
| Working in WV | $32,860 | $2,738 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wheeling a good place for social and human service assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wheeling area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.3), so the average $39,460 buys what about $44,677 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Wheeling ($44,250). A typical home costs $141,852, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Social and Human Service Assistants salary in other West Virginia cities
Wheeling ranks 5th of 7 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($43,260).
- Charleston$43,260
- Weirton$40,730
- Morgantown$40,240
- Beckley$39,790
- Wheeling$39,460
- Parkersburg$39,080
- Huntington$37,290
All Social and Human Service Assistants salaries in West Virginia
Highest-paying cities for social and human service assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($63,980).
- San Jose, CA$63,980
- Santa Rosa, CA$62,010
- San Francisco, CA$60,490
- Seattle, WA$59,590
- Santa Cruz, CA$58,750
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Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Wheeling: questions
How much do social and human service assistants make an hour in Wheeling?
$18.97 an hour on average, and $17.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social and human service assistants salary in Wheeling?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social and human service assistants take-home pay in Wheeling?
About $32,860 a year ($2,738 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,460.
Do social and human service assistants earn more in Wheeling than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($47,690).
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 21-1093; area Wheeling, WV-OH (48540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 1.27, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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