Accountant salary and cost of hiring in West Virginia
The median accountant in West Virginia earned $73,320 a year in May 2025[1], 12.4% below the US median of $83,680. That puts West Virginia at #48 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $49,240 | $73,320 | $115,210 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in West Virginia earns $59,260–$91,660; the top tenth earns $115,210 or more, 2.3 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the West Virginia median that makes about $104,743 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in West Virginia
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $112,400 | 550 | |
| Beckley, WV | $97,470 | 220 | |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $82,300 | 380 | |
| Morgantown, WV | $80,530 | 490 | |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $80,320 | 200 | |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $83,320 | 690 | |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $85,890 | 850 | |
| Charleston, WV | $79,720 | 890 | |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $79,010 | 330 |
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV pays the most ($100,420) and Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area the least ($64,680): $35,740 a year apart for the same job.
What an accountant does
An accountant goes beyond bookkeeping: month-end close, financial statements, budgets, management reports and support for audits and tax filings.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | +1.6% | |
| Louisiana | +0.7% | |
| West Virginia | +0.0% | |
| Nebraska | -1.7% | |
| Mississippi | -7.1% |
Questions
How much does an accountant earn in West Virginia?
The median was $73,320 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $59,260 to $91,660.
What does it cost to employ an accountant in West Virginia?
About $104,743 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in West Virginia do accountants earn the most?
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV, with a median of $100,420 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes132011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
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- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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