Construction and Extraction Occupations Salary in West Virginia
Ranked #33 of 51 · WV
8.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $59,660 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $57,620
Employment 42,670
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,640P25 $43,240 Median $57,620P75 $73,590P90 $88,190
About 80% of construction and extraction occupationss in West Virginia earn between $35,640 and $88,190. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean construction and extraction occupations salary in West Virginia is $59,660, about 8.7% below the U.S. average ($65,360). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $64,250 | $65,900 | 3,870 |
| Beckley, WV | $60,350 | $61,340 | 2,880 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $59,800 | $63,940 | 6,460 |
| Charleston, WV | $59,630 | $60,610 | 4,780 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $55,900 | $59,520 | 1,780 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $55,560 | $58,140 | 7,340 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $51,830 | $57,860 | 10,790 |
| Morgantown, WV | $50,280 | $54,860 | 3,080 |
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