Surgeons, All Other Salary in West Virginia

Other surgeons in West Virginia earn the most in Charleston (average $531,340 a year) and the least in Huntington ($451,760), across the 2 West Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other surgeons average at $353,810 and the median at $468,210 for 240 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $373,930.

Surgeons, All Other average salary by city in West Virginia

Charleston$531,340
Huntington$451,760

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$531,340	$619,320	$551,200	$336,665	89
Huntington	$451,760	$493,720	$445,240	$290,453	88

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

Surgeons, All Other salary in other states

Surgeons, 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 29-1249.
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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