Chemists Salary in West Virginia

Chemists in West Virginia earn the most in Morgantown (average $89,880 a year) and the least in Huntington ($80,200), across the 3 West Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chemists average at $92,500 and the median at $85,560 for 180 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $100,450.

Chemists average salary by city in West Virginia

Morgantown$89,880
Charleston$88,900
Huntington$80,200

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Morgantown	$89,880	$81,970	$64,260	$68,833	93
Charleston	$88,900	$88,640	$55,190	$68,189	89
Huntington	$80,200	$76,110	$59,600	$62,467	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Chemists salary in other states

Chemists salary by city and state

More about pay in West Virginia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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