Chief Executives Salary in West Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • West Virginia
Chief Executives in West Virginia earn a median salary of $180,357 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.6% vs the national median of $206,420. An estimated 1,420 chief executives are employed across West Virginia, with salaries ranging from $150,850 to $206,420 depending on location.
$180,357
Avg median salary in West Virginia
$206,420
Highest paying metro
$150,850
Lowest paying metro
1,420
Employed in West Virginia
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Chief Executives salaries by city in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WV | $206,420 | $129,020 | — | 160 |
| Southwest Virginia | $200,640 | $123,460 | — | 110 |
| Charleston, WV | $199,990 | $114,990 | — | 160 |
| Northwest Virginia | $198,800 | $129,380 | — | 70 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $194,900 | $100,750 | — | 100 |
| Parkersburg, WV | $186,520 | $116,570 | $229,570 | 60 |
| Weirton, WV-OH | $169,110 | $93,640 | — | 40 |
| Northern West Virginia | $163,000 | $99,990 | $231,750 | 270 |
| Huntington, WV-KY-OH | $159,820 | $99,960 | — | 240 |
| Southern West Virginia | $153,880 | $99,990 | — | 130 |
| Beckley, WV | $150,850 | $95,570 | $236,540 | 80 |