Lawyers pay in West Virginia
In West Virginia, the median pay for lawyers is $49.24 an hour ($102,420 a year). About 2,440 people work in this job there.
That is 36% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). West Virginia ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in West Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.23 | $64,950 |
| 25% of workers | $38.77 | $80,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.24 | $102,420 |
| 75% of workers | $69.84 | $145,270 |
| 90% of workers | $99.22 | $206,370 |
Lawyers pay in West Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | $124,990 | 240 |
| Morgantown | $109,300 | 230 |
| Charleston | $101,150 | 880 |
| Huntington-Ashland | $98,070 | 390 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna | $97,460 | 100 |
| Weirton-Steubenville | $94,760 | 60 |
| Beckley | $87,930 | 80 |
West Virginia unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $64,270 |
| Chief Executives | $151,950 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $67,290 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $86,200 |
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