Lactation Consultant Salaries in West Virginia - WV

By Sarah Mariah, allied health world contributing writer
Published: July, 2 2010

West Virginia is a state that offers a lower cost of living than many of its neighbors.  That being the case, a professional employed in West Virginia can experience a much higher quality of life on a lower income than if they were living n a state with a high cost of housing, food, etc..  Couple this fact with the rewarding lactation consultant salary in West Virginia and a decision to pursue a career in this profession is a solid financial decision.

The growth outlook for lactation consultants in West Virginia is positive with new jobs being created as the healthcare profession continues to grow and become ever more specialized across the country. To illustrate, here are some metropolitan areas in West Virginia and their corresponding average annual salaries for lactation consultants:

Charleston, West Virginia:  $76,000
Huntington, West Virginia:  $76,000
Parkersburg, West Virginia:  $70,000
Wheeling, West Virginia:  $55,000

It is normal for salaries and working conditions to vary depending on the geographical location of the position.  You can see this is true for West Virginia as the average reported salary is much higher in Charleston than in Wheeling.  There are other considerations as well such as housing and cost of living that may vary from location to location as well.