How much does a substance abuse make in Charleston?
$48,960a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $23.54 an hour or $4,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.54
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 332 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,760Median: $48,960Highest 10%: $73,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,760 | $15.75 | |
| 25th | $38,650 | $18.58 | |
| Median | $48,960 | $23.54 | |
| 75th | $62,200 | $29.90 | |
| 90th | $73,640 | $35.40 |
Other cities in West Virginia
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| Washington, DC | $65,270 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $58,070 |
| Weirton, WV | $54,060 |
| Wheeling, WV | $52,270 |
| Huntington, WV | $52,000 |
| Morgantown, WV | $51,680 |
| Beckley, WV | $51,660 |
| Winchester, VA | $50,580 |
| Parkersburg, WV | $48,490 |
Related jobs in Charleston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Education Specialist | $80,850 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $62,260 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $55,580 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $53,960 |
| Social Worker | $53,100 |
| Child | $53,070 |
| Clergy | $50,520 |
| Educational | $49,900 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $48,790 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $44,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Charleston?
The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $23.54 ($48,960 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Charleston than the national average?
No: $48,960 against $59,350 nationally, 18% less.
How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?
The median in West Virginia is $49,430, so Charleston pays 1% less.
Where does Charleston rank for substance abuse pay?
332 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,640 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.