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Firefighters average salary by city in West Virginia
- Weirton$46,810
- Beckley$43,920
- Wheeling$43,120
- Charleston$39,710
- Huntington$37,790
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton | $46,810 | $48,070 | $35,650 | $38,482 | 89 |
| Beckley | $43,920 | $41,770 | $37,550 | $36,282 | 88 |
| Wheeling | $43,120 | $41,140 | $33,050 | $35,673 | 88 |
| Charleston | $39,710 | $38,780 | $36,680 | $33,053 | 89 |
| Huntington | $37,790 | $36,060 | $28,480 | $31,571 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 33-2011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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