Pharmacist salary in West Virginia
What pharmacists earn in West Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$133,430$64.15 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $140,910
Middle half earn$124,440 – $154,830Top 10%: $166,020+
Jobs2,2601.56× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacist pay in West Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $150,540 | $72.38 | 5,260 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $136,180 | $65.47 | 460 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $134,370 | $64.60 | 450 |
| Charleston, WV | $131,660 | $63.30 | 340 |
| Morgantown, WV | $130,710 | $62.84 | 300 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $136,970 | $65.85 | 240 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $130,410 | $62.70 | 220 |
| Beckley, WV | $133,250 | $64.06 | 150 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $133,030 | $63.96 | 150 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $135,850 | $65.31 | 150 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $129,630 | $62.32 | 130 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $130,310 | $62.65 | 100 |
Hospitals and jobs in West Virginia
Pharmacist pay in similar states
South Carolina · $135,700 Oklahoma · $135,140 Alabama · $134,630 Tennessee · $133,390 Mississippi · $133,230 Louisiana · $132,410
Other healthcare salaries in West Virginia
Registered Nurses · $80,130 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,010 Nursing Assistants · $36,720 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $55,360 Medical Assistants · $37,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,210 Nurse Practitioners · $127,320 Physicians, All Other · $258,020 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,150 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,810 Phlebotomists · $39,250 Physical Therapists · $96,600
Questions
How much does a pharmacist make in West Virginia?
Pharmacists in West Virginia earned a median of $133,430 a year ($64.15 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $140,910. The middle half earned $124,440 to $154,830.
Where in West Virginia do pharmacists earn the most?
Among areas in West Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $150,540.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.