What surgeons, all other earn in West Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $224,860 | $108.11 | 340 |
| Charleston, WV | $619,320 | $297.75 | 60 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $493,720 | $237.36 | 30 |
Surgeons, All Other in West Virginia earned a median of $468,210 a year ($225.10 an hour) in May 2025, 13% more than the national median of $414,010. The middle half earned $63,540 to $619,320.
Among areas in West Virginia, pay was highest in Charleston, WV at $619,320.
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.