Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| West Virginia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $49,480 | $57,715 | -14% |
| Median hourly wage | $23.79 | $27.75 | -14% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $55,285.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Truck Driver in West Virginia is $49,480, or about $23.79 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Truck Drivers is $57,715. West Virginia is -14% below the national median.
Entry-level truck drivers in West Virginia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 12,190 truck driver jobs on record and a median salary of $49,480, West Virginia offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.