Lawyers Salary in West Virginia (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 2,440 employed

Annual Mean

$123,210

$59.24/hr

Annual Median

$102,420

$49.24/hr

Bottom 10%

$64,950

$31.23/hr

Top 10%

$206,370

$99.22/hr

Location vs National Average

West Virginia

$123,210

Difference

-33.7% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$64,950	$31.23/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$80,640	$38.77/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$102,420	$49.24/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$145,270	$69.84/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$206,370	$99.22/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$65K

25th

$81K

Median

$102K

75th

$145K

90th

$206K

West Virginia has a moderate number of Lawyers positions (approximately 2,440), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In West Virginia, Lawyers salaries range from $64,950 at the 10th percentile to $206,370 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $141,420 (138% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in West Virginia

Metro areas with highest Lawyers wages

Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH

Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH

$117,940

per year

Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

How Lawyers Compares in West Virginia

The average Lawyers salary of $123,210 in West Virginia ranks below the national average of $185,840. There are approximately 2,440 Lawyerss employed in West Virginia.