SOC 41-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Counter and Rental Clerks — Weirton
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Weirton, WV is $33,270 a year, trailing the national median of $41,300 by 19.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Weirton, WV is $33,270 a year, trailing the national median of $41,300 by 19.4%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $29,230 and $39,810. The lowest tenth earn under $23,480, while the highest tenth earn more than $47,130.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Charleston records the highest median at $35,500. Of the 180 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 148th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,480 | −43.1% |
| 25th | $29,230 | −29.2% |
| Median (50th) | $33,270 | −19.4% |
| 75th | $39,810 | −3.6% |
| 90th | $47,130 | +14.1% |
| Mean | $36,350 | −12.0% |
Other metro areas in West Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $35,500 | 360 | |
| 2 | Huntington | $35,350 | 380 | |
| 3 | Parkersburg | $33,880 | 130 | |
| 4 | Wheeling | $32,990 | 140 | |
| 5 | Beckley | $32,010 | 150 | |
| 6 | Morgantown | $31,850 | 280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Weirton run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $33,270 goes as far as $37,173 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$33,270as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,173US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $33,270 a year, 19.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,480 to $47,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charleston, at $35,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Weirton, WV?
The median annual wage is $33,270, or $16.00 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 $41,300, so pay in Weirton, WV is 19.4% 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 Weirton, WV earns more than $47,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,480 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 Charleston, at $35,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Weirton, 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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