Human Resources Specialists Salary in West Virginia
Human Resources Specialists in West Virginia have a median of $66,860 a year, below the national $75,940 (−12%); the state ranks 39th of 51 states by median. Human Resources Specialists earn 48% more than the median across all occupations in West Virginia ($45,300). Every neighbouring state pays more: Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Kentucky range from $69,010 in Kentucky to $83,910 in Maryland. West Virginia employs 3,130 human resources specialists, 4.47 per 1,000 jobs, the 42nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.76 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 | $21.39 | $25.32 | $32.14 | $44.02 | $55.73 | $35.60 | 3,130 | 4.47 | 0.76 |
| Annual | $44,490 | $52,660 | $66,860 | $91,560 | $115,920 | $74,040 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $22.69 | $28.18 | $36.51 | $47.78 | $61.89 | $39.42 | 912,430 | – | – |
| Annual | $47,180 | $58,610 | $75,940 | $99,380 | $128,720 | $81,990 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 39th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 42nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.76
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.47
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 human resources specialists, 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 | $48.48 | $100,830 | $60,940 | $158,940 | 24,450 | 7.80 | 1.33 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $45.44 | $94,520 | $53,170 | $126,440 | 440 | 12.21 | 2.08 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $38.00 | $79,040 | $48,380 | $125,050 | 460 | 6.76 | 1.15 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $37.37 | $77,730 | $47,220 | $135,760 | 510 | 4.72 | 0.80 |
| Morgantown, WV | $30.53 | $63,500 | $43,990 | $100,420 | 270 | 4.06 | 0.69 |
| Beckley, WV | $30.22 | $62,850 | $37,550 | $117,500 | 140 | 3.36 | 0.57 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $30.04 | $62,480 | $43,120 | $98,030 | 220 | 3.76 | 0.64 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $29.70 | $61,770 | $40,570 | $105,680 | 120 | 3.44 | 0.59 |
| Charleston, WV | $29.57 | $61,500 | $41,590 | $102,330 | 540 | 5.20 | 0.89 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $28.76 | $59,810 | $39,360 | $104,890 | 540 | 3.83 | 0.65 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $29.95 | $62,290 | $45,400 | $103,790 | 480 | 3.32 | 0.57 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $29.61 | $61,580 | $40,590 | $106,650 | 190 | 2.45 | 0.42 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $32.14 | $66,860 | 3,130 | 0.76 |
| Kentucky | $33.18 | $69,010 | 10,900 | 0.93 |
| Maryland | $40.34 | $83,910 | 15,530 | 0.96 |
| Ohio | $33.74 | $70,180 | 33,500 | 1.03 |
| Pennsylvania | $33.87 | $70,450 | 36,960 | 1.04 |
| Virginia | $39.47 | $82,090 | 28,540 | 1.18 |
See the national page for Human Resources Specialists (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.