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Software Developers Salary in West Virginia

Software Developers in West Virginia earn a median of $121,000 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$121,000
vs. U.S. median
−11% ($135,980)
Rank among states
37 of 50
Jobs in the state
2,650

Pay range in West Virginia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,480; the top 10% earn over $168,620. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.

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Software Developers pay in West Virginia

How much do software developers make in West Virginia?

The median is $121,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,480 and the top 10% earn over $168,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is West Virginia a good state for software developers?

On pay alone it ranks 37 of 50 (−11% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses