Legal Occupations Salary in West Virginia
Ranked #48 of 51 · WV
32.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $94,040 ≈ $45/hr
Median annual salary $80,060
Employment 5,310
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $42,100P25 $58,850 Median $80,060P75 $107,870P90 $161,120
About 80% of legal occupationss in West Virginia earn between $42,100 and $161,120. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean legal occupations salary in West Virginia is $94,040, about 32.6% below the U.S. average ($139,510). That works out to roughly $45/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WV | $87,240 | $104,560 | 430 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $84,830 | $104,130 | 420 |
| Charleston, WV | $81,890 | $95,260 | 1,620 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $81,330 | $83,750 | 360 |
| Beckley, WV | $76,850 | $81,350 | 160 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $76,360 | $89,960 | 720 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $75,410 | $96,040 | 120 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $74,460 | $92,210 | 790 |