Veterinarians Salary in West Virginia

Veterinarians in West Virginia earn the most in Morgantown (average $121,630 a year) and the least in Huntington ($118,150), across the 4 West Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the veterinarians average at $127,520 and the median at $128,990 for 390 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $142,680.

Veterinarians average salary by city in West Virginia

Morgantown$121,630
Charleston$118,450
Wheeling$118,310
Huntington$118,150

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Morgantown	$121,630	$132,990	$80,130	$89,715	93
Charleston	$118,450	$112,140	$79,990	$87,624	89
Wheeling	$118,310	$118,600	$68,790	$87,532	88
Huntington	$118,150	$111,400	$92,300	$87,426	88

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

Veterinarians salary in other states

Veterinarians 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 29-1131.
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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