SOC 41-4012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — Huntington
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Huntington, WV is $63,950 a year, trailing the national median of $72,080 by 11.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Huntington, WV is $63,950 a year, trailing the national median of $72,080 by 11.3%. Half of workers earn between $46,950 and $83,240. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,960 and the ninetieth at $130,760.
The area has 790 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 5.6 of every thousand jobs. Charleston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $64,620. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 109th of 380 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,960 | −48.7% |
| 25th | $46,950 | −34.9% |
| Median (50th) | $63,950 | −11.3% |
| 75th | $83,240 | +15.5% |
| 90th | $130,760 | +81.4% |
| Mean | $75,850 | +5.2% |
Other metro areas in West Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $64,620 | 480 | |
| 2 | Beckley | $63,490 | 230 | |
| 3 | Morgantown | $62,600 | 220 | |
| 4 | Parkersburg | $61,240 | 110 | |
| 5 | Weirton | $59,430 | 180 | |
| 6 | Wheeling | $57,870 | 280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Huntington run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $63,950 goes as far as $71,453 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,453US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,950 a year, 11.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,960 to $130,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 790 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charleston, at $64,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in Huntington, WV?
The median annual wage is $63,950, or $30.75 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 $72,080, so pay in Huntington, WV is 11.3% 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 $130,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,960 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 Charleston, at $64,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 790 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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