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Human Resources Specialists in West Virginia earned a median of $66,860 a year ($32.14 an hour) in May 2025, 12% below the national median of $75,940; 3,130 were employed there, ranking #39 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $66,860 | $75,940 |
| Mean annual wage | $74,040 | $81,990 |
| Median hourly wage | $32.14 | $36.51 |
| 10th percentile | $44,490 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $52,660 | $58,610 |
| 75th percentile | $91,560 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $115,920 | $128,720 |
| Employment | 3,130 | 912,430 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.468 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.76 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.