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Lawyers average salary by city in West Virginia
- Wheeling$134,180
- Morgantown$131,520
- Weirton$124,070
- Charleston$120,250
- Huntington$117,940
- Parkersburg$111,410
- Beckley$99,320
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | $134,180 | $124,990 | $84,520 | $97,722 | 88 |
| Morgantown | $131,520 | $109,300 | $83,060 | $96,025 | 93 |
| Weirton | $124,070 | $94,760 | $73,270 | $91,275 | 89 |
| Charleston | $120,250 | $101,150 | $81,890 | $88,808 | 89 |
| Huntington | $117,940 | $98,070 | $73,170 | $87,288 | 88 |
| Parkersburg | $111,410 | $97,460 | $79,050 | $82,993 | 87 |
| Beckley | $99,320 | $87,930 | $77,650 | $75,042 | 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 23-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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