What is the average salary in Wheeling, WV?
$53,660a year
Average yearly pay across 257 jobs with official data in the Wheeling, WV-OH metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $25.80
- Jobs with data
- 257
- Workers counted
- 52,560
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $321,800 |
| Chief Executive | $172,500 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $136,500 |
| Pharmacist | $133,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,600 |
| Physician Assistant | $126,800 |
| Lawyer | $125,000 |
| Engineer | $122,500 |
| Veterinarian | $118,600 |
| Mining and Geological Engineer | $117,700 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Retail Salesperson | $29,370 |
| Cashier | $27,500 |
| Registered Nurse | $78,280 |
| General and Operations Manager | $80,440 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $35,020 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $26,150 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $57,590 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $29,190 |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,440 |
| Laborer and Freight | $38,150 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$88,290
- Chief Executive$172,500
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$136,500
- Construction Manager$107,100
- Education Administrator$83,510
- Education Administrator$79,590
- Facilities Manager$84,170
- Financial Manager$110,000
- Food Service Manager$54,430
- General and Operations Manager$80,440
- Human Resources Manager$103,900
- Industrial Production Manager$103,000
- Manager$114,900
- Medical and Health Services Manager$102,600
- Property$51,250
- Sales Manager$88,630
- Social and Community Service Manager$60,010
- Transportation$91,080
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$72,110
- Business Operations Specialist$55,650
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$63,040
- Claims Adjuster$63,880
- Compliance Officer$74,200
- Cost Estimator$64,240
- Financial and Investment Analyst$79,440
- Human Resources Specialist$62,480
- Labor Relations Specialist$88,370
- Loan Officer$59,060
- Logistician$76,440
- Management Analyst$94,710
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$55,510
- Meeting$32,610
- Personal Financial Advisor$99,090
- Project Management Specialist$94,070
- Training and Development Specialist$52,830
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Support Specialist$35,740
- Computer Occupation$77,290
- Computer User Support Specialist$56,800
- Information Security Analyst$112,600
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$81,000
- Software Developer$112,300
Architecture and engineering
- Civil Engineer$84,440
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$51,750
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$97,450
- Electrical Engineer$115,900
- Engineer$122,500
- Engineering Technologist and Technician$91,420
- Industrial Engineer$98,410
- Mechanical Engineer$95,900
- Mining and Geological Engineer$117,700
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$55,430
- Surveyor$59,720
Life, physical, and social science
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$86,020
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$48,980
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$98,440
Community and social service
- Child$50,450
- Clergy$37,390
- Community and Social Service Specialist$39,190
- Educational$52,270
- Healthcare Social Worker$60,830
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$45,920
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$47,230
- Social and Human Service Assistant$36,960
- Social Worker$60,570
- Substance Abuse$52,270
Legal
- Lawyer$125,000
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$51,150
- Title Examiner$67,870
Educational instruction and library
- Biological Science Teacher$67,190
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$64,400
- Elementary School Teacher$58,830
- Health Specialties Teacher$73,200
- Instructional Coordinator$61,720
- Kindergarten Teacher$60,880
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$43,560
- Library Technician$28,670
- Middle School Teacher$60,360
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$65,100
- Preschool Teacher$32,700
- Secondary School Teacher$61,210
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$37,550
- Special Education Teacher$62,200
- Special Education Teacher$57,900
- Special Education Teacher$56,890
- Substitute Teacher$44,880
- Teaching Assistant$30,630
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$60,180
- Graphic Designer$41,450
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$36,150
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$62,610
- Dental Hygienist$72,540
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$78,880
- Emergency Medical Technician$35,250
- Health Technologist and Technician$48,760
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$57,960
- Medical Records Specialist$46,910
- Nurse Practitioner$128,600
- Occupational Therapist$100,700
- Optician$39,780
- Paramedic$49,700
- Pharmacist$133,000
- Pharmacy Technician$39,830
- Physical Therapist$100,900
- Physician$321,800
- Physician Assistant$126,800
- Psychiatric Technician$29,430
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$75,250
- Registered Nurse$78,280
- Speech-Language Pathologist$101,800
- Veterinarian$118,600
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$36,080
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$44,610
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$29,190
- Medical Assistant$36,930
- Nursing Assistant$36,910
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$62,670
- Phlebotomist$39,250
- Physical Therapist Assistant$65,280
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$33,690
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$59,240
- Firefighter$41,140
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$73,190
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$43,250
- Lifeguard$24,320
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$58,380
- Security Guard$30,960
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$28,530
- Chef and Head Cook$54,400
- Cook$23,110
- Cook$30,600
- Cook$29,710
- Cook$27,590
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$26,700
- Dishwasher$26,180
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$26,150
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$34,180
- Food Preparation Worker$29,040
- Food Server$26,890
- Host and Hostess$26,080
- Waiter and Waitress$30,740
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$38,190
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$53,030
- Janitor and Cleaner$30,480
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$34,380
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$28,480
- Tree Trimmer and Pruner$46,890
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$24,650
- Animal Caretaker$28,910
- Childcare Worker$29,110
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$39,140
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$30,070
- Hairdresser$31,720
- Recreation Worker$31,050
- Residential Advisor$34,790
- Tour and Travel Guide$24,960
Sales and related
- Cashier$27,500
- Counter and Rental Clerk$32,990
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$48,530
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$42,310
- Gambling Change Person and Booth Cashier$32,540
- Insurance Sales Agent$56,060
- Parts Salesperson$35,670
- Retail Salesperson$29,370
- Sales Representative$57,870
- Sales Representatives of Service$44,230
- Security$50,130
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$43,690
- Billing and Posting Clerk$40,580
- Bookkeeping$44,650
- Court$40,880
- Customer Service Representative$38,440
- Data Entry Keyer$39,000
- Dispatcher$49,940
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$66,930
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$52,300
- Hotel$28,610
- Human Resources Assistant$39,530
- Information and Record Clerk$48,440
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$42,340
- Interviewer$36,370
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,410
- Library Assistant$27,940
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$36,310
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$39,200
- Office Clerk$36,520
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$46,980
- Postal Service Clerk$58,880
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,160
- Production$57,260
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$41,370
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$31,750
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$42,200
- Shipping$37,070
- Teller$35,230
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$50,120
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$66,680
- Construction and Building Inspector$60,310
- Construction Laborer$45,800
- Continuous Mining Machine Operator$66,300
- Electrician$66,970
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$53,700
- Extraction Worker$62,970
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$97,310
- Highway Maintenance Worker$43,080
- Loading and Moving Machine Operator$81,100
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$58,250
- Painter$51,200
- Plumber$64,060
- Roof Bolter$66,610
- Roofer$60,230
- Roustabout$51,230
- Service Unit Operator$61,570
- Sheet Metal Worker$73,880
- Underground Mining Machine Operator$65,610
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$47,910
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$42,030
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$57,840
- Computer$36,740
- Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$82,960
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$108,100
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$85,240
- Heating$56,240
- Helpers--Installation$64,620
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$63,970
- Installation$42,600
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$44,520
- Maintenance Worker$58,650
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$64,460
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$53,780
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$91,090
- Tire Repairer and Changer$34,380
Production
- Baker$28,190
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$35,220
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,420
- Gas Plant Operator$82,720
- Inspector$44,350
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$30,050
- Machinist$58,780
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$35,510
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$63,040
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$47,190
- Petroleum Pump System Operator$81,090
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$47,330
- Welder$49,920
Transportation and material moving
- Bus Driver$35,350
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$30,700
- Conveyor Operator and Tender$64,160
- Driver/Sales Worker$36,420
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$58,540
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$57,590
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$39,380
- Laborer and Freight$38,150
- Light Truck Driver$37,710
- Packer and Packager$35,250
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$36,650
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$28,070
- Stocker and Order Filler$35,020
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Wheeling, WV?
About $53,660 a year ($25.80 an hour): the average of the 257 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Wheeling, WV?
Physician ($321,800), Chief Executive ($172,500), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($136,500).
What are the most common jobs in Wheeling, WV?
Retail Salesperson (1,960 jobs), Cashier (1,710 jobs), Registered Nurse (1,680 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.