Lawyer Salary in West Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 23-1011 Lawyers
Median in West Virginia
$102,420
$49.24 an hour
10th percentile
$64,950
90th percentile
$206,370
Jobs (wage & salary)
2,440
The median annual wage for lawyers in West Virginia was $102,420 in May 2025, $57,250 (36%) below the national median of $159,670.
The middle half earned between $80,640 (25th percentile) and $145,270 (75th percentile).
West Virginia ranks 46 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
Percentiles
Pay range in West Virginia
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,950 | $31.23 |
| 25th | $80,640 | $38.77 |
| 50th (median) | $102,420 | $49.24 |
| 75th | $145,270 | $69.84 |
| 90th | $206,370 | $99.22 |
| Mean (average) | $123,210 | $59.24 |
BLS OEWS May 2025.
Annual = hourly × 2,080.
OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, overtime pay and most bonuses.