Published GME salary scales · 1 institution
Resident Salary in West Virginia 2026–27
WVU Medicine, the West Virginia institution SalaryDr tracks, pays PGY-1 residents $63,217 in 2026–27, or $67,740 after adjusting for local cost of living.
PGY-1 pay at West Virginia institutions
Rank is each institution’s place among all 72 institutions in the Resident Pay Index, by cost-of-living-adjusted PGY-1 pay.
| Institution | City | PGY-1 | Cost-of-living adjusted | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVU Medicine | Morgantown, WV | $63,217 | $67,740 | 65 |
West Virginia compared with the national median
The median PGY-1 salary at West Virginia institutions we track is $63,217, $8,447 less than the national median of $71,664 across 72 institutions. After adjusting for cost of living, the West Virginia median is $67,740 against a national $74,182.
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Salaries come from each institution’s published GME salary scale, last checked September 25, 2026; cost of living uses BEA Regional Price Parities. See each institution page for its source. Report an error