Physician Assistants pay in West Virginia
In West Virginia, the median pay for physician assistants is $61.83 an hour ($128,610 a year). About 1,080 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($135,880). West Virginia ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in West Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $47.21 | $98,200 |
| 25% of workers | $52.38 | $108,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.83 | $128,610 |
| 75% of workers | $71.23 | $148,160 |
| 90% of workers | $77.35 | $160,890 |
Physician Assistants pay in West Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Beckley | $131,750 | 100 |
| Morgantown | $128,170 | 130 |
| Wheeling | $126,770 | 50 |
| Charleston | $126,620 | 190 |
| Huntington-Ashland | $125,690 | 210 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna | $125,290 | 60 |
| Weirton-Steubenville | $119,070 | 50 |
West Virginia unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physician assistants
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in West Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $80,130 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $127,320 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $72,680 |
| Pharmacists | $133,430 |
| Physical Therapists | $96,600 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $68,670 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $80,970 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $278,530 |
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