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Medical Assistants in West Virginia earned a median of $37,180 a year ($17.87 an hour) in May 2025, 19% below the national median of $45,690; 4,540 were employed there, ranking #50 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 | $37,180 | $45,690 |
| Mean annual wage | $38,090 | $46,120 |
| Median hourly wage | $17.87 | $21.97 |
| 10th percentile | $30,890 | $36,050 |
| 25th percentile | $35,540 | $38,470 |
| 75th percentile | $41,140 | $49,180 |
| 90th percentile | $45,350 | $59,310 |
| Employment | 4,540 | 817,870 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 6.474 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.23 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.