Firefighters Salary in West Virginia

Median Salary

$37,350

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.96

per hour

Employment

900

in West Virginia

vs. National Avg

-37.0%

National: $59,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,280, West Virginia pays 37.0% LESS for Firefighters positions.

Purchasing Power

$44,359

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

84.2

16% below national avg

Rent/Income

27%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in West Virginia

10th

$29,020

25th

$32,950

Median

$37,350

75th

$44,100

90th

$51,390

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).