SOC 15-1252 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Software Developers — West Virginia
West Virginia · 6 metro areas compared
In West Virginia the median wage is $121,000.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In West Virginia the median wage is $121,000. That is 11.0% lower than the national median of $135,980. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $82,700 and $142,610. The lowest tenth earn under $60,480, while the highest tenth earn more than $168,620.
Employment stands at 2,650, or 3.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, West Virginia ranks 37th by median wage. Charleston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $122,980. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 27th of 618 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,480 | −55.5% |
| 25th | $82,700 | −39.2% |
| Median (50th) | $121,000 | −11.0% |
| 75th | $142,610 | +4.9% |
| 90th | $168,620 | +24.0% |
| Mean | $118,410 | −12.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in West Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $122,980 | 350 | |
| 2 | Weirton | $118,130 | 50 | |
| 3 | Wheeling | $112,340 | 60 | |
| 4 | Huntington | $110,780 | 280 | |
| 5 | Morgantown | $108,950 | 330 | |
| 6 | Beckley | $100,840 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Virginia run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $121,000 goes as far as $135,196 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$121,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$135,196US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $121,000 a year, 11.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,480 to $168,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,650 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 37th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charleston, at $122,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Software Developers in West Virginia?
The median annual wage is $121,000, or $58.18 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 $135,980, so pay in West Virginia is 11.0% 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 $168,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,480 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 $122,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,650 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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