How much does a physician make in Charleston?
$285,500a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $137.25 an hour or $23,790 a month.
- Hourly
- $137.25
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 182 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $154,000Median: $285,500Highest 10%: $328,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $154,000 | $74.02 | |
| 25th | $216,700 | $104.19 | |
| Median | $285,500 | $137.25 | |
| 75th | $311,300 | $149.64 | |
| 90th | $328,300 | $157.85 |
Other cities in West Virginia
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Wheeling, WV | $321,800 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $292,500 |
| Beckley, WV | $281,100 |
| Huntington, WV | $277,900 |
| Parkersburg, WV | $267,700 |
| Weirton, WV | $238,000 |
| Winchester, VA | $210,600 |
| Washington, DC | $208,700 |
| Morgantown, WV | $63,950 |
Related jobs in Charleston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $619,300 |
| Radiologist | $482,700 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $344,300 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $280,300 |
| Dentist | $153,000 |
| Pharmacist | $131,700 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,300 |
| Physician Assistant | $126,600 |
| Veterinarian | $112,100 |
| Physical Therapist | $103,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Charleston?
The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $137.25 ($285,500 a year).
Do physicians make more in Charleston than the national average?
Yes: $285,500 against $265,900 nationally, 7% more.
How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?
The median in West Virginia is $258,000, so Charleston pays 11% more.
Where does Charleston rank for physician pay?
182 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $154,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $328,300 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.