Megan West Biography
Megan West is a renowned American working as the evening co-anchor at WAPT-TV in Jackson, Mississippi. She joined the station in 2006 after previously working at the Hearst Washington, D.C. Bureau as a producer and reporter.
Megan West Age
West is 44 years old as of 2026; she was born on June 24, 1982, in the United States. She celebrates her birthday on June 24 every year as evidenced by one of her Instagram posts posted on June 24, 2021. She captioned, “Let’s see how this decade is going to end… 🎂 #39 😬”
Megan West Height / Measurements
West is of average body stature, standing approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, which is equivalent to 164cm.
Megan West Husband / Children
West is married to her husband, Matt Allen. On Allen’s birthday, June 28, 2026, West wished him a happy birthday through one of her Instagram posts. She captioned, “Happy Birthday to Matt Allen…who fortunately loves watching his kids do what they love even on a scorching hot day….because that’s our gift to you.” Together, they have two children: a daughter, Hartley, born in June 2015, and a son, Thatcher, born in October 2018.
Megan West Family / Relatives
West manages to keep information about her parents out of the limelight. Additionally, she provides no information on whether she has any siblings. On Father’s Day, June 18, 2023, West celebrated her father through one of her Instagram posts. She captioned, “Happy Father’s Day to the original best….Big D…who never taught me to skate, but from whom I learned so much more:).” We will update more information once it’s available.
Megan West Education
West attended The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., where she pursued a Bachelor’s in Journalism.
Megan West Career
West serves as the evening co-anchor for WAPT-TV in Jackson, Mississippi, where she leads the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts. She joined the station in 2006 and has since built a distinguished career as a producer, reporter, and weekend morning anchor. Notably, her Investigative report “Who’s Accountable“, which focused on Mississippi marriage records, helped the station earn first place from the Mississippi Associated Press. Previously, West worked at the Hearst Washington, D.C. Bureau as a producer and reporter.
Beyond the newsroom, West is an active member of the community. Occasionally, she volunteers with the Mississippi Children’s Home Services Auxiliary and teaches senior high Sunday school at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral in Jackson. Additionally, she serves on the Board of Directors of Mississippi Opera and is a member of the Hinds County Distinguished Young Woman program & Junior League of Jackson.
Megan West Salary
West receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Megan West Net Worth
Throughout West’s career as a journalist, she has accumulated a net worth ranging from $1 million to $5 million.
Megan West WPDE-TV
West works with WAPT-TV, where she serves alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Joe Cook
- David Hartman
- Erin Pickens
- Katie Garch
- Ross Adams
- Christana Kay
- Troy Johnson
Megan West Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
West is active on her social media accounts. She has about 29k followers on her Facebook Page @Megan West, about 6.2k followers on her Twitter account @MeganWestWAPT, and around 4.8k followers on her Instagram account @meganwest16.