Lawyers pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $192,340 or more. The middle half of lawyers in Huntington earn between $73,170 and $136,870.
- $58K10th
- $73K25th
- $98KMedian
- $137K75th
- $192K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $117,940 | $9,828 | $56.70 |
| Median | $98,070 | $8,172 | $47.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $73,170 | $6,098 | $35.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $136,870 | $11,406 | $65.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Lawyers in Huntington earn 4% less than the West Virginia average ($123,210) and 37% less than the U.S. average ($185,840). At the median the gap is -39% against the U.S. median of $159,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $117,940 | $98,070 | $57,960 | $192,340 | 390 |
| West Virginia | $123,210 | $102,420 | $64,950 | $206,370 | 2,440 |
| United States | $185,840 | $159,670 | $78,360 | $351,600 | 754,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lawyers salary after taxes in Huntington
On the average salary of $117,940, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $87,288 a year, or $7,274 a month and $3,357 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $88,993 | $7,416 |
| Working in KY | $87,790 | $7,316 |
| Working in WV | $87,288 | $7,274 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for lawyers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $117,940 buys what about $133,383 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 1.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in other West Virginia cities
Huntington ranks 5th of 7 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Wheeling pays the most ($134,180).
- Wheeling$134,180
- Morgantown$131,520
- Weirton$124,070
- Charleston$120,250
- Huntington$117,940
- Parkersburg$111,410
- Beckley$99,320
Highest-paying cities for lawyers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($288,980).
- San Jose, CA$288,980
- Santa Rosa, CA$248,950
- Los Angeles, CA$241,500
- San Francisco, CA$237,060
- Bridgeport, CT$231,710
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Lawyers salary in Huntington: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in Huntington?
$56.70 an hour on average, and $47.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $73,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lawyers take-home pay in Huntington?
About $87,288 a year ($7,274 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $117,940.
Do lawyers earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 37% less than the U.S. average for this job ($185,840).
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 23-1011; area Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.57, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.57).
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