SOC 47-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — Beckley
Beckley, WV · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Beckley, WV comes to $97,250 a year, ahead of the national median of $79,920 by 21.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Beckley, WV comes to $97,250 a year, ahead of the national median of $79,920 by 21.7%. Pay ranges from under $49,410 at the tenth percentile to more than $121,960 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,650 to $103,870.
Employment stands at 340, or 7.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Wheeling records the highest median at $97,310. Of the 196 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 17th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,410 | −38.2% |
| 25th | $60,650 | −24.1% |
| Median (50th) | $97,250 | +21.7% |
| 75th | $103,870 | +30.0% |
| 90th | $121,960 | +52.6% |
| Mean | $87,440 | +9.4% |
Other metro areas in West Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheeling | $97,310 | 590 | |
| 2 | Charleston | $79,420 | 570 | |
| 3 | Weirton | $77,990 | 190 | |
| 4 | Morgantown | $75,430 | 390 | |
| 5 | Huntington | $73,820 | 890 | |
| 6 | Parkersburg | $71,220 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Beckley run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $97,250 goes as far as $108,659 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 36.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$97,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$108,659US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $97,250 a year, 21.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,410 to $121,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 340 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wheeling, at $97,310.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Beckley, WV?
The median annual wage is $97,250, or $46.75 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 $79,920, so pay in Beckley, WV is 21.7% higher. 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 Beckley, WV earns more than $121,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,410 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 Wheeling, at $97,310 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 340 jobs in this occupation in Beckley, 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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