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How much does an installation make in Charleston?

$45,700a year

Median yearly pay for installations in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $21.97 an hour or $3,808 a month.

Hourly
$21.97
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
255 of 354
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $45,700Highest 10%: $68,210
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,320$16.50
25th$37,690$18.12
Median$45,700$21.97
75th$54,830$26.36
90th$68,210$32.79

Other cities in West Virginia

Median yearly pay for installations.

Huntington, WV$55,200
Morgantown, WV$53,020
Washington, DC$52,000
Hagerstown, MD$46,460
Winchester, VA$42,940
Installation salary in West Virginia Installation salary in all states

Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$80,130
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$72,190
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$63,560
Maintenance Worker$60,920
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$60,440
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$59,920
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$59,010
Heating$51,510
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$50,350
Medical Equipment Repairer$49,710
Salaries for every job in Charleston, WV

Frequently asked questions

How much does an installation make an hour in Charleston?

The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $21.97 ($45,700 a year).

Do installations make more in Charleston than the national average?

No: $45,700 against $49,230 nationally, 7% less.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?

The median in West Virginia is $47,850, so Charleston pays 4% less.

Where does Charleston rank for installation pay?

255 of 354 metro areas with data.

How much does an installation make starting out in Charleston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,210 or more.

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.