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How much does a computer programmer make in West Virginia?

$65,320a year

Median yearly pay for computer programmers in West Virginia. That is $31.40 an hour or $5,443 a month.

Hourly
$31.40
Vs. national median
-35%
Rank among states
45 of 46
Jobs in the state
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,330Median: $65,320Highest 10%: $123,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,330$22.27
25th$53,640$25.79
Median$65,320$31.40
75th$89,610$43.08
90th$123,300$59.29

Cities in West Virginia

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Washington, DC$130,400
Hagerstown, MD$90,040
Salaries for every job in West Virginia

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for computer programmers.

42. New Hampshire$74,000
43. Illinois$72,540
44. Michigan$65,860
45. West Virginia$65,320
46. South Dakota$58,240
Computer Programmer salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer programmer make an hour in West Virginia?

The median hourly pay in West Virginia is $31.40 ($65,320 a year).

Do computer programmers make more in West Virginia than the national average?

No: $65,320 against $100,400 nationally, 35% less.

Where does West Virginia rank for computer programmer pay?

West Virginia ranks 45 of 46 states.

Which city in West Virginia pays computer programmers the most?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $130,400 a year.

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.