Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| West Virginia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $85,090 | $120,395 | -29% |
| Median hourly wage | $40.91 | $57.88 | -29% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $95,073.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in West Virginia is $85,090, or about $40.91 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. West Virginia is -29% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in West Virginia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 390 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $85,090, West Virginia offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.