Lawyers Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $99,760 -34% vs national
Median hourly $47.96
10th percentile $62,200
90th percentile $186,850
Employed locally 120
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,200
    25th
    $78,860
    50th (median)
    $99,760
    75th
    $125,640
    90th
    $186,850

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 178% Median Lawyers salary is 78% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $191,880
    Wheeling, WV-OH $117,960
    Morgantown, WV $117,380
    Winchester, VA-WV $106,410
    Charleston, WV $101,150
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $97,540

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $74,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Parkersburg, WV is $47.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.20 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Parkersburg, WV is 34% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $62,200 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,860.