SOC 43-4161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping — Parkersburg
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV · 4 metro areas compared
At $50,140, median pay for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Parkersburg, WV tracks the national median of $50,610 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $50,140, median pay for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Parkersburg, WV tracks the national median of $50,610 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $44,950 and $57,160. The lowest tenth earn under $38,190, while the highest tenth earn more than $59,950.
Employment stands at 60, or 1.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Huntington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $43,190. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 66th of 164 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,190 | −24.5% |
| 25th | $44,950 | −11.2% |
| Median (50th) | $50,140 | −0.9% |
| 75th | $57,160 | +12.9% |
| 90th | $59,950 | +18.5% |
| Mean | $50,940 | +0.7% |
Other metro areas in West Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntington | $43,190 | 70 | |
| 2 | Charleston | $41,970 | 110 | |
| 3 | Morgantown | $40,440 | 30 | |
| 4 | Wheeling | $39,530 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Parkersburg run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $50,140 goes as far as $56,022 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,022US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,140 a year, 0.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,190 to $59,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Huntington, at $43,190.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Parkersburg, WV?
The median annual wage is $50,140, or $24.11 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 $50,610, so pay in Parkersburg, WV is 0.9% 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 Parkersburg, WV earns more than $59,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,190 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 Huntington, at $43,190 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Parkersburg, 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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