Paramedics Salary in West Virginia

Paramedics in West Virginia earn the most in Wheeling (average $49,590 a year) and the least in Charleston ($45,100), across the 5 West Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the paramedics average at $48,940 and the median at $48,460 for 1,090 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,360.

Paramedics average salary by city in West Virginia

Wheeling$49,590
Morgantown$49,450
Huntington$47,990
Weirton$47,760
Charleston$45,100

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Wheeling	$49,590	$49,700	$41,480	$40,599	88
Morgantown	$49,450	$49,370	$43,060	$40,492	93
Huntington	$47,990	$43,750	$42,880	$39,381	88
Weirton	$47,760	$47,280	$41,560	$39,206	89
Charleston	$45,100	$43,110	$33,700	$37,181	89

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

Paramedics salary in other states

Paramedics 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 29-2043.
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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