SOC 45-4029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Logging Workers, All Other — West Virginia
West Virginia
In West Virginia the median wage is $41,790.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In West Virginia the median wage is $41,790. That is 17.8% lower than the national median of $50,840. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $41,300 and $73,210. The lowest tenth earn under $40,910, while the highest tenth earn more than $75,140.
Among the 10 states with published data for this occupation, West Virginia ranks 8th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 431st of 618 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,910 | −19.5% |
| 25th | $41,300 | −18.8% |
| Median (50th) | $41,790 | −17.8% |
| 75th | $73,210 | +44.0% |
| 90th | $75,140 | +47.8% |
| Mean | $51,950 | +2.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Virginia run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $41,790 goes as far as $46,693 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$41,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,693US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,790 a year, 17.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,910 to $75,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 8th of 10 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Logging Workers, All Other in West Virginia?
The median annual wage is $41,790, or $20.09 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 $50,840, so pay in West Virginia is 17.8% 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 West Virginia earns more than $75,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,910 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.
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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