Production Occupations Salary in West Virginia

Ranked #34 of 51 · WV

0.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,260 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $46,490
Employment 34,180

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $29,790P25 $37,260 Median $46,490P75 $60,570P90 $78,200

About 80% of production occupationss in West Virginia earn between $29,790 and $78,200. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

West Virginia
$51,260
U.S. average
$51,600

The mean production occupations salary in West Virginia is $51,260, about 0.7% below the U.S. average ($51,600). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in West Virginia

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $52,620 $56,180 2,550
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $51,580 $54,190 9,060
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $46,280 $51,570 8,360
Wheeling, WV-OH $46,210 $50,920 2,330
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $45,900 $47,060 2,840
Beckley, WV $44,540 $48,010 1,260
Charleston, WV $44,180 $50,240 3,520
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $43,610 $52,530 2,240

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do production occupations make in West Virginia?

The median production occupations salary in West Virginia is $46,490 per year (mean $51,260), and about 80% earn between $29,790 and $78,200.

How much do production occupations make per hour in West Virginia?

Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $51,260 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is West Virginia a high-paying state for production occupations?

West Virginia ranks #34 of 51 states for production occupations pay. Its mean salary of $51,260 is about 0.7% below the U.S. average of $51,600.

Which metro areas in West Virginia pay production occupations the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in West Virginia for production occupations are Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH ($52,620), Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH ($51,580), Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area ($46,280), by median annual wage.

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