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Pharmacists Salary Guide for West Virginia

pharmacists working in West Virginia earn an average of $119,000.00 per year, based on the latest available data.

Key Statistics

Total Employment
2,360
Annual Mean Salary
$119,000.00
Hourly Rate
$57.21
Estimated Monthly*
$9,153.60
*Based on 40-hour work week

West Virginia vs National Salary Trends

The chart below compares West Virginia's pharmacists salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if West Virginia offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.

West Virginia shows a downward salary trend for pharmacists, falling below the national average. This suggests challenges in the local job market for professionals in the field.

Local Market Analysis

Salaries for pharmacists can vary significantly within West Virginia. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.

Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$142,800.00
Hourly Rate
$68.65
Employment
200 professionals
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Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$124,860.00
Hourly Rate
$60.03
Employment
360 professionals
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Wheeling

Annual Mean Salary
$119,380.00
Hourly Rate
$57.40
Employment
170 professionals
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Parkersburg-Vienna

Annual Mean Salary
$118,130.00
Hourly Rate
$56.79
Employment
90 professionals
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Huntington-Ashland

Annual Mean Salary
$117,710.00
Hourly Rate
$56.59
Employment
490 professionals
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Weirton-Steubenville

Annual Mean Salary
$116,050.00
Hourly Rate
$55.79
Employment
120 professionals
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Beckley

Annual Mean Salary
$114,940.00
Hourly Rate
$55.26
Employment
150 professionals
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Charleston

Annual Mean Salary
$114,570.00
Hourly Rate
$55.08
Employment
370 professionals
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Morgantown

Annual Mean Salary
$107,910.00
Hourly Rate
$51.88
Employment
430 professionals
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Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.