Counselors, All Other Salary in West Virginia

Other counselors in West Virginia earn the most in Huntington (average $52,240 a year) and the least in Charleston ($43,880), across the 2 West Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other counselors average at $46,600 and the median at $44,810 for 220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $58,210.

Counselors, All Other average salary by city in West Virginia

Huntington$52,240
Charleston$43,880

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Huntington	$52,240	$47,340	$37,990	$42,616	88
Charleston	$43,880	$44,700	$31,510	$36,252	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Counselors, All Other salary in other states

Counselors, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in West Virginia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1019.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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