Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in West Virginia
The median administrative assistant in West Virginia earned $40,370 a year in May 2025[1], 15.1% below the US median of $47,540. That puts West Virginia at #47 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6014. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $28,820 | $40,370 | $57,970 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in West Virginia earns $34,090–$47,920; the top tenth earns $57,970 or more, 2.0 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 $57,671 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | $49,920 | 1,630 | |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $48,790 | 770 | |
| Morgantown, WV | $47,820 | 790 | |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $48,160 | 430 | |
| Beckley, WV | $46,060 | 490 | |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $47,630 | 410 | |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $46,600 | 1,730 | |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $46,870 | 1,510 | |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $45,660 | 970 |
Charleston, WV pays the most ($43,550) and Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area the least ($36,790): $6,760 a year apart for the same job.
What an administrative assistant does
An administrative assistant keeps the office running on paper and online: documents, data, scheduling, orders and the many small requests that land on a small team every day.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | +3.1% | |
| Georgia (US state) | +3.0% | |
| West Virginia | +0.0% | |
| Oklahoma | -1.8% | |
| Louisiana | -3.9% |
Questions
How much does an administrative assistant earn in West Virginia?
The median was $40,370 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $34,090 to $47,920.
What does it cost to employ an administrative assistant in West Virginia?
About $57,671 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 administrative assistants earn the most?
Charleston, WV, with a median of $43,550 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6014: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436014.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.