SOC 43-6014 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — West Virginia
West Virginia · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in West Virginia is $40,370 a year, trailing the national median of $47,540 by 15.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in West Virginia is $40,370 a year, trailing the national median of $47,540 by 15.1%. Half of workers earn between $34,090 and $47,920. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,820 and the ninetieth at $57,970.
The area has 8,820 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 12.6 of every thousand jobs. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, West Virginia ranks 47th by median wage. Charleston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $43,550. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 442nd of 618 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,820 | −39.4% |
| 25th | $34,090 | −28.3% |
| Median (50th) | $40,370 | −15.1% |
| 75th | $47,920 | +0.8% |
| 90th | $57,970 | +21.9% |
| Mean | $41,990 | −11.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in West Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $43,550 | 1,630 | |
| 2 | Wheeling | $42,200 | 770 | |
| 3 | Morgantown | $41,810 | 790 | |
| 4 | Weirton | $40,700 | 430 | |
| 5 | Beckley | $39,350 | 490 | |
| 6 | Parkersburg | $39,080 | 410 | |
| 7 | Huntington | $38,280 | 1,510 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Virginia run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $40,370 goes as far as $45,106 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$40,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,106US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,370 a year, 15.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,820 to $57,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 8,820 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 47th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charleston, at $43,550.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in West Virginia?
The median annual wage is $40,370, or $19.41 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,540, so pay in West Virginia is 15.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in West Virginia earns more than $57,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,820 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Charleston, at $43,550 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 8,820 jobs in this occupation in West Virginia. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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