Pharmacists pay in West Virginia
In West Virginia, the median pay for pharmacists is $64.15 an hour ($133,430 a year). About 2,260 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($140,910). West Virginia ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacists in West Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.90 | $80,900 |
| 25% of workers | $59.83 | $124,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.15 | $133,430 |
| 75% of workers | $74.44 | $154,830 |
| 90% of workers | $79.82 | $166,020 |
Pharmacists pay in West Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington-Ashland | $134,370 | 450 |
| Beckley | $133,250 | 150 |
| Wheeling | $133,030 | 150 |
| Charleston | $131,660 | 340 |
| Morgantown | $130,710 | 300 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna | $130,310 | 100 |
| Weirton-Steubenville | $129,630 | 130 |
West Virginia unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for pharmacists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 12,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in West Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $80,130 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $38,210 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $127,320 |
| Physicians, All Other | $258,020 |
| Paramedics | $48,460 |
| Physician Assistants | $128,610 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $72,680 |
| Physical Therapists | $96,600 |
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