Human Resources Specialists pay in West Virginia
Human Resources Specialists in West Virginia earn an average of $74,040 a year. That is $7,950 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $81,990. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $105,580.
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West Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $81,990 | $39.42 |
| West Virginia | $74,040 | $35.60 |
| Maryland | $92,180 | $44.32 |
| Virginia | $89,620 | $43.09 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,290 | $37.16 |
| Ohio | $76,230 | $36.65 |
| Kentucky | $72,970 | $35.08 |
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Average pay, West Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do human resources specialists make in West Virginia?
The average is $74,040 a year, and the median is $66,860. That is $7,950 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $81,990.
What is the hourly wage in West Virginia?
$35.60 an hour on average; the median is $32.14.
Where in West Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($105,580), followed by Parkersburg-Vienna, WV ($93,040). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Wheeling, WV-OH ($65,710).
How does West Virginia rank?
West Virginia ranks #39 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.