Executive Assistant salary and cost of hiring in West Virginia
The median executive assistant in West Virginia earned $63,820 a year in May 2025[1], 16.7% below the US median of $76,590. That puts West Virginia at #36 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $40,670 | $63,820 | $95,090 | |
| United States | $50,560 | $76,590 | $109,850 |
The middle half of executive assistants in West Virginia earns $52,110–$77,990; the top tenth earns $95,090 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 $91,171 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open executive assistant roles pay $800–$1,100 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,500–$3,000[3] with a 180-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month[4]. Change any number below to match your plan.
Pay by metro area in West Virginia
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WV | $77,410 | 90 | |
| Beckley, WV | $79,220 | 30 | |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $78,490 | 70 | |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $89,440 | 80 | |
| Charleston, WV | $76,840 | 230 | |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $75,230 | 150 | |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $77,980 | 150 | |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $74,310 | 50 |
Morgantown, WV pays the most ($68,890) and Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH the least ($56,690): $12,200 a year apart for the same job.
What an executive assistant does
An executive assistant takes the founder's or a senior manager's admin load: inbox, calendar, travel, reports and follow-ups, so the executive spends time on decisions instead of logistics.
Neighbours in the ranking
Questions
How much does an executive assistant earn in West Virginia?
The median was $63,820 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $52,110 to $77,990.
What does it cost to employ an executive assistant in West Virginia?
About $91,171 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 executive assistants earn the most?
Morgantown, WV, with a median of $68,890 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436011.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.