Pharmacists Salary in West Virginia

Pharmacists in West Virginia earn the most in Wheeling (average $130,460 a year) and the least in Weirton ($123,920), across the 7 West Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the pharmacists average at $131,300 and the median at $133,430 for 2,260 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $140,920.

Pharmacists average salary by city in West Virginia

Wheeling$130,460
Huntington$129,580
Beckley$129,440
Charleston$129,220
Morgantown$126,640
Parkersburg$124,740
Weirton$123,920

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Wheeling	$130,460	$133,030	$124,830	$95,349	88
Huntington	$129,580	$134,370	$123,840	$94,788	88
Beckley	$129,440	$133,250	$122,440	$94,699	88
Charleston	$129,220	$131,660	$124,140	$94,559	89
Morgantown	$126,640	$130,710	$119,010	$92,913	93
Parkersburg	$124,740	$130,310	$107,650	$91,702	87
Weirton	$123,920	$129,630	$117,420	$91,179	89

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

Pharmacists salary in other states

Pharmacists salary by city and state

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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 29-1051.
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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