Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in West Virginia
The median bookkeeper in West Virginia earned $42,890 a year in May 2025[1], 15.4% below the US median of $50,670. That puts West Virginia at #49 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-3031. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $30,890 | $42,890 | $58,560 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in West Virginia earns $36,450–$49,520; the top tenth earns $58,560 or more, 1.9 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 $61,271 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $53,070 | 300 | |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $54,260 | 400 | |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $51,680 | 520 | |
| Charleston, WV | $49,840 | 1,050 | |
| Morgantown, WV | $47,910 | 630 | |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $50,100 | 1,550 | |
| Beckley, WV | $50,100 | 450 | |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $47,590 | 1,690 | |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $46,100 | 870 |
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH pays the most ($45,140) and Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area the least ($38,450): $6,690 a year apart for the same job.
What a bookkeeper does
A bookkeeper records the company's transactions, reconciles bank accounts, keeps receivables and payables in order and prepares the books for the accountant.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | +4.7% | |
| Alabama | +4.1% | |
| West Virginia | +0.0% | |
| Arkansas | -0.1% | |
| Mississippi | -0.1% |
Questions
How much does a bookkeeper earn in West Virginia?
The median was $42,890 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $36,450 to $49,520.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in West Virginia?
About $61,271 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 bookkeepers earn the most?
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH, with a median of $45,140 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-3031: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes433031.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.