Physician Assistants Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $112,430 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $54.05
10th percentile $64,720
90th percentile $153,260
Employed locally 160
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,720
    25th
    $65,640
    50th (median)
    $112,430
    75th
    $129,990
    90th
    $153,260

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 194% Median Physician Assistants salary is 94% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $137,650
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $130,690
    Beckley, WV $125,130
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $124,210
    Winchester, VA-WV $118,960
    Morgantown, WV $118,650

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,130
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,370
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,200
    Pharmacists $132,930
    General Internal Medicine Physicians $63,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Charleston, WV is $54.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.06 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Charleston, WV is 15.6% below the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physician Assistants in Charleston?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $64,720 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,640.