Average Truck Driver Salary in West Virginia

Transportation · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Truck Driver in West Virginia earns $50,500 per year, which is below the national average of $53,090. This translates to approximately $24.28 per hour, $1,942 biweekly, or $4,208 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in West Virginia is 16% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$37,900	$18.22
Average (50th)	$50,500	$24.28
Experienced (75th)	$58,100	$27.92
Top Earners (90th)	$65,600	$31.54

Truck Driver Salary by City in West Virginia

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Charleston	$54,500	$4,542/mo
Huntington	$51,500	$4,292/mo
Morgantown	$49,500	$4,125/mo
Parkersburg	$48,000	$4,000/mo
Wheeling	$47,000	$3,917/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Transportation
Typical Education	Postsecondary nondegree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	4% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	2.36%-5.12% (5 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$8.75/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.84 (-16% vs national avg)

Top Employers in West Virginia

Major employers hiring Truck Drivers in West Virginia include WVU Medicine, Mountaineer Gas, Toyota, Mylan, and Marshall University. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for transportation professionals.

Calculate Your West Virginia Take-Home Pay

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