May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Wheeling
Wheeling, WV-OH
257 occupations
Across 257 occupations with published wages in Wheeling, physicians, all other record the highest median at $321,820 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Wheeling
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 1,960 | $29,370 |
| Cashiers | 1,710 | $27,500 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,680 | $78,280 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,510 | $80,440 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,470 | $35,020 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,300 | $26,150 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,210 | $57,590 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,190 | $29,190 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 990 | $38,440 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 940 | $38,150 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | $23,110 | 810 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $24,320 | 60 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,650 | 130 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $24,960 | 30 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,080 | 190 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,150 | 1,300 |
| Dishwashers | $26,180 | 190 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,700 | 160 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $26,890 | 80 |
| Cashiers | $27,500 | 1,710 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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