SOC 53-1047 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — Northern West Virginia
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Northern West Virginia, WV is $50,910 a year, trailing the national median of $62,890 by 19.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Northern West Virginia, WV is $50,910 a year, trailing the national median of $62,890 by 19.0%. Half of workers earn between $40,910 and $69,050. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $33,280 and the ninetieth at $85,010.
The area has 660 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.5 of every thousand jobs. Wheeling leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $58,540. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 186th of 392 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,280 | −47.1% |
| 25th | $40,910 | −34.9% |
| Median (50th) | $50,910 | −19.0% |
| 75th | $69,050 | +9.8% |
| 90th | $85,010 | +35.2% |
| Mean | $56,470 | −10.2% |
Other metro areas in West Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheeling | $58,540 | 260 | |
| 2 | Weirton | $58,510 | 130 | |
| 3 | Charleston | $55,150 | 350 | |
| 4 | Huntington | $50,870 | 490 | |
| 5 | Morgantown | $50,100 | 190 | |
| 6 | Parkersburg | $49,380 | 160 | |
| 7 | Beckley | $49,250 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northern West Virginia run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $50,910 goes as far as $56,883 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,883US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,910 a year, 19.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,280 to $85,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 660 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wheeling, at $58,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Northern West Virginia, WV?
The median annual wage is $50,910, or $24.48 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 $62,890, so pay in Northern West Virginia, WV is 19.0% 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 Northern West Virginia, WV earns more than $85,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,280 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 $58,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 660 jobs in this occupation in Northern 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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