Firefighters pay in West Virginia
In West Virginia, the median pay for firefighters is $17.96 an hour ($37,350 a year). About 900 people work in this job there.
That is 37% lower than the U.S. median ($59,280). West Virginia ranks 47th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for firefighters in West Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.95 | $29,020 |
| 25% of workers | $15.84 | $32,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.96 | $37,350 |
| 75% of workers | $21.20 | $44,100 |
| 90% of workers | $24.71 | $51,390 |
Firefighters pay in West Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Weirton-Steubenville | $48,070 | 110 |
| Beckley | $41,770 | 80 |
| Wheeling | $41,140 | 210 |
| Charleston | $38,780 | 230 |
| Huntington-Ashland | $36,060 | 230 |
West Virginia unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for firefighters
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 26,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in West Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Paramedics | $48,460 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $86,560 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $34,360 |
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