SOC 41-4011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products — Morgantown
Morgantown, WV · 2 metro areas compared
In Morgantown, WV the median wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products is $129,200 a year, which is 23.1% higher than the national figure of $104,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Morgantown, WV the median wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products is $129,200 a year, which is 23.1% higher than the national figure of $104,920. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $81,920 and $155,160. The lowest tenth earn under $64,070, while the highest tenth earn more than $167,710.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.39 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Huntington records the highest median at $94,420. Of the 244 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 13th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,070 | −38.9% |
| 25th | $81,920 | −21.9% |
| Median (50th) | $129,200 | +23.1% |
| 75th | $155,160 | +47.9% |
| 90th | $167,710 | +59.8% |
| Mean | $123,870 | +18.1% |
Other metro areas in West Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntington | $94,420 | 180 | |
| 2 | Charleston | $85,240 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Morgantown run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $129,200 goes as far as $144,358 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 37.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$129,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$144,358US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $129,200 a year, 23.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,070 to $167,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Huntington, at $94,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Morgantown, WV?
The median annual wage is $129,200, or $62.11 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 $104,920, so pay in Morgantown, WV is 23.1% higher. 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 Morgantown, WV earns more than $167,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,070 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 $94,420 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Morgantown, 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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