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How much does a surgeon make in West Virginia?

$468,200a year

Median yearly pay for surgeons in West Virginia. That is $225.10 an hour or $39,020 a month.

Hourly
$225.10
Vs. national median
+13%
Rank among states
8 of 47
Jobs in the state
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,650Median: $468,200Highest 10%: $638,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$59,650$28.68
25th$63,540$30.55
Median$468,200$225.10
75th$619,300$297.75
90th$638,900$307.14

Cities in West Virginia

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Charleston, WV$619,300
Huntington, WV$493,700
Washington, DC$224,900
Salaries for every job in West Virginia

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for surgeons.

5. New Hampshire$534,900
6. Georgia$502,100
7. Washington$479,500
8. West Virginia$468,200
9. Indiana$459,300
10. Vermont$438,500
11. Illinois$438,000
Surgeon salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surgeon make an hour in West Virginia?

The median hourly pay in West Virginia is $225.10 ($468,200 a year).

Do surgeons make more in West Virginia than the national average?

Yes: $468,200 against $414,000 nationally, 13% more.

Where does West Virginia rank for surgeon pay?

West Virginia ranks 8 of 47 states.

Which city in West Virginia pays surgeons the most?

Charleston, WV, with a median of $619,300 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.