SOC 15-1232 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer User Support Specialists — Southern West Virginia
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
In Southern West Virginia, WV the median wage is $49,050.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Southern West Virginia, WV the median wage is $49,050. That is 20.7% lower than the national median of $61,860. Pay ranges from under $31,260 at the tenth percentile to more than $68,800 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,060 to $58,300.
Employment stands at 130, or 1.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Weirton records the highest median at $59,890. Of the 282 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 136th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,260 | −49.5% |
| 25th | $38,060 | −38.5% |
| Median (50th) | $49,050 | −20.7% |
| 75th | $58,300 | −5.8% |
| 90th | $68,800 | +11.2% |
| Mean | $51,050 | −17.5% |
Other metro areas in West Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weirton | $59,890 | 70 | |
| 2 | Beckley | $57,570 | 110 | |
| 3 | Wheeling | $56,800 | 150 | |
| 4 | Parkersburg | $55,910 | 70 | |
| 5 | Morgantown | $53,720 | 230 | |
| 6 | Huntington | $52,520 | 360 | |
| 7 | Charleston | $50,700 | 400 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southern West Virginia run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $49,050 goes as far as $54,804 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,050as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,804US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,050 a year, 20.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,260 to $68,800 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Weirton, at $59,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Southern West Virginia, WV?
The median annual wage is $49,050, or $23.58 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 $61,860, so pay in Southern West Virginia, WV is 20.7% 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 Southern West Virginia, WV earns more than $68,800 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,260 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 $59,890 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Southern West Virginia, 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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