Salary Overview for West Virginia
The median individual income in West Virginia is $29,520 per year, while the mean (average) individual income is $38,940. The median household income is $51,248.
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
West Virginia's cost of living index is 84 (national average = 100). This means the median salary of $29,520 in West Virginia has the purchasing power of approximately $35,143 at the national average cost of living. Your dollar goes further in West Virginia than in most states.
Minimum Wage in West Virginia
The current minimum wage in West Virginia is $8.75/hour, which equals approximately $18,200 per year for a full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). See our complete West Virginia minimum wage guide for tipped wages, scheduled increases, and more.
Top Employers in West Virginia
- WVU Medicine
- Charleston Area Medical
- Walmart
Major Industries in West Virginia
- Energy
- Healthcare
- Tourism
Tax Rates in West Virginia
See the full tax breakdown including income tax, sales tax, property tax, and more on our West Virginia tax rates page.
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