SOC 41-3091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — Huntington
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH · 6 metro areas compared
At $48,860, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel, 30.2% beneath the national figure of $69,990.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $48,860, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel, 30.2% beneath the national figure of $69,990. Pay ranges from under $31,860 at the tenth percentile to more than $97,690 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,190 to $69,480.
The area has 480 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.4 of every thousand jobs. Weirton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $52,740. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 208th of 380 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,860 | −54.5% |
| 25th | $36,190 | −48.3% |
| Median (50th) | $48,860 | −30.2% |
| 75th | $69,480 | −0.7% |
| 90th | $97,690 | +39.6% |
| Mean | $60,370 | −13.7% |
Other metro areas in West Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weirton | $52,740 | 100 | |
| 2 | Charleston | $50,880 | 270 | |
| 3 | Parkersburg | $49,460 | 130 | |
| 4 | Morgantown | $45,720 | 130 | |
| 5 | Beckley | $45,000 | 140 | |
| 6 | Wheeling | $44,230 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Huntington run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $48,860 goes as far as $54,592 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,592US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,860 a year, 30.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,860 to $97,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 480 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Weirton, at $52,740.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Huntington, WV?
The median annual wage is $48,860, or $23.49 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 $69,990, so pay in Huntington, WV is 30.2% 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 Huntington, WV earns more than $97,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,860 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 Weirton, at $52,740 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 480 jobs in this occupation in Huntington, 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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