Data Scientists Salary in West Virginia

Data scientists in West Virginia earn the most in Huntington (average $98,510 a year) and the least in Charleston ($86,270), across the 3 West Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the data scientists average at $90,730 and the median at $85,090 for 390 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $126,800.

Data Scientists average salary by city in West Virginia

Huntington$98,510
Morgantown$87,600
Charleston$86,270

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Huntington	$98,510	$91,130	$66,720	$74,509	88
Morgantown	$87,600	$78,950	$58,970	$67,334	93
Charleston	$86,270	$79,860	$69,140	$66,459	89

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

Data Scientists salary in other states

Data Scientists 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 15-2051.
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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