How much does a production make in Charleston?
$63,740a year
Median yearly pay for productions in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $30.64 an hour or $5,312 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.64
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,640Median: $63,740Highest 10%: $80,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,640 | $21.94 | |
| 25th | $51,480 | $24.75 | |
| Median | $63,740 | $30.64 | |
| 75th | $73,420 | $35.30 | |
| 90th | $80,000 | $38.46 |
Other cities in West Virginia
Median yearly pay for productions.
| Weirton, WV | $68,420 |
| Washington, DC | $60,990 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $60,650 |
| Wheeling, WV | $57,260 |
| Winchester, VA | $51,440 |
| Huntington, WV | $50,000 |
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Salaries for every job in Charleston, WVFrequently asked questions
How much does a production make an hour in Charleston?
The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $30.64 ($63,740 a year).
Do productions make more in Charleston than the national average?
Yes: $63,740 against $59,650 nationally, 7% more.
How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?
The median in West Virginia is $56,290, so Charleston pays 13% more.
Where does Charleston rank for production pay?
40 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a production make starting out in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,000 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.