Computer and Information Systems Managers Salary in West Virginia
In West Virginia, computer and information systems managers earn a median $139,820 a year, well below the national median of $175,140 (−20%); the state ranks 40th of 51 states by median. Computer and Information Systems Managers earn 3.1 times the median across all occupations in West Virginia ($45,300). Every neighbouring state pays more: Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Kentucky range from $140,360 in Kentucky to $201,490 in Virginia. West Virginia employs 1,100 computer and information systems managers, 1.57 per 1,000 jobs, the 46th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.36 means it is less common in West Virginia than nationally.
West Virginia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| West Virginia | Hourly | $37.71 | $47.49 | $67.22 | $83.94 | $98.58 | $68.03 | 1,100 | 1.57 | 0.36 |
| Annual | $78,440 | $98,780 | $139,820 | $174,580 | $205,040 | $141,510 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $51.71 | $66.38 | $84.20 | $106.12 | $143.03 | $92.39 | 670,570 | – | – |
| Annual | $107,550 | $138,060 | $175,140 | $220,730 | $297,510 | $192,160 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 40th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 46th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.36
- Jobs per 1,000
- 1.57
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of West Virginia's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in West Virginia
10 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching West Virginia publish a row for computer and information systems managers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $93.84 | $195,190 | $133,100 | $295,960 | 20,800 | 6.63 | 1.54 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $80.18 | $166,770 | $105,450 | $223,390 | 140 | 2.14 | 0.50 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $73.49 | $152,860 | $76,630 | $207,760 | 30 | 0.87 | 0.20 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $70.09 | $145,790 | $94,960 | $220,490 | 210 | 1.96 | 0.45 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $67.16 | $139,700 | $73,360 | $210,270 | 40 | 1.18 | 0.27 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $65.63 | $136,520 | $79,050 | $210,590 | 90 | 1.55 | 0.36 |
| Morgantown, WV | $64.73 | $134,630 | $90,690 | $209,030 | 170 | 2.53 | 0.59 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $61.55 | $128,020 | $71,630 | $181,960 | 120 | 0.85 | 0.20 |
| Beckley, WV | $60.39 | $125,600 | $68,460 | $189,110 | 30 | 0.72 | 0.17 |
| Charleston, WV | $48.83 | $101,560 | $71,960 | $169,130 | 170 | 1.65 | 0.38 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $65.35 | $135,920 | $75,620 | $195,190 | 150 | 1.01 | 0.23 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $51.34 | $106,780 | $74,990 | $174,510 | 40 | 0.52 | 0.12 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $67.22 | $139,820 | 1,100 | 0.36 |
| Kentucky | $67.48 | $140,360 | 3,130 | 0.36 |
| Maryland | $82.45 | $171,490 | 14,620 | 1.23 |
| Ohio | $78.67 | $163,640 | 19,500 | 0.81 |
| Pennsylvania | $78.80 | $163,910 | 27,060 | 1.03 |
| Virginia | $96.87 | $201,490 | 17,550 | 0.99 |
See the national page for Computer and Information Systems Managers (every state ranked) and the West Virginia wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS West Virginia estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.