SOC 47-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Carpenters — Morgantown
Morgantown, WV · 6 metro areas compared
In Morgantown, WV the median wage is $49,160.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Morgantown, WV the median wage is $49,160. That is 18.9% lower than the national median of $60,580. Pay ranges from under $36,420 at the tenth percentile to more than $70,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,190 to $58,360.
The area has 450 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.56 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Weirton records the highest median at $58,240. Of the 244 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 135th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,420 | −39.9% |
| 25th | $45,190 | −25.4% |
| Median (50th) | $49,160 | −18.9% |
| 75th | $58,360 | −3.7% |
| 90th | $70,700 | +16.7% |
| Mean | $51,530 | −14.9% |
Other metro areas in West Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weirton | $58,240 | 160 | |
| 2 | Huntington | $52,000 | 780 | |
| 3 | Wheeling | $50,120 | 190 | |
| 4 | Charleston | $49,060 | 370 | |
| 5 | Beckley | $48,000 | 250 | |
| 6 | Parkersburg | $47,090 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Morgantown run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $49,160 goes as far as $54,927 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,927US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,160 a year, 18.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,420 to $70,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 450 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Weirton, at $58,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Carpenters in Morgantown, WV?
The median annual wage is $49,160, or $23.64 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,580, so pay in Morgantown, WV is 18.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Morgantown, WV earns more than $70,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,420 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Weirton, at $58,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 450 jobs in this occupation in Morgantown, WV. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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