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How much does a compensation make in Morgantown?

$63,600a year

Median yearly pay for compensations in the Morgantown, WV metro area. That is $30.58 an hour or $5,300 a month.

Hourly
$30.58
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
183 of 233
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,530Median: $63,600Highest 10%: $177,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,530$19.00
25th$47,960$23.06
Median$63,600$30.58
75th$77,000$37.02
90th$177,100$85.13

Other cities in West Virginia

Median yearly pay for compensations.

Washington, DC$91,660
Huntington, WV$55,530
Charleston, WV$47,860
Compensation salary in West Virginia Compensation salary in all states

Related jobs in Morgantown

Same field, median yearly pay.

Financial Specialist$81,910
Personal Financial Advisor$81,610
Compliance Officer$81,270
Project Management Specialist$80,900
Cost Estimator$76,690
Buyer and Purchasing Agent$76,650
Financial and Investment Analyst$76,430
Management Analyst$76,150
Accountant and Auditor$71,740
Training and Development Specialist$69,560
Salaries for every job in Morgantown, WV

Frequently asked questions

How much does a compensation make an hour in Morgantown?

The median hourly pay in the Morgantown, WV metro area is $30.58 ($63,600 a year).

Do compensations make more in Morgantown than the national average?

No: $63,600 against $78,210 nationally, 19% less.

How does Morgantown compare with the rest of West Virginia?

The median in West Virginia is $48,080, so Morgantown pays 32% more.

Where does Morgantown rank for compensation pay?

183 of 233 metro areas with data.

How much does a compensation make starting out in Morgantown?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $177,100 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.