SOC 17-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Surveying and Mapping Technicians — Wheeling
Wheeling, WV-OH · 3 metro areas compared
At $55,430, median pay for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Wheeling, WV tracks the national median of $54,240 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $55,430, median pay for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Wheeling, WV tracks the national median of $54,240 closely. Pay ranges from under $29,310 at the tenth percentile to more than $75,850 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,880 to $65,730.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Morgantown records the highest median at $47,360. Of the 257 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 122nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,310 | −46.0% |
| 25th | $39,880 | −26.5% |
| Median (50th) | $55,430 | +2.2% |
| 75th | $65,730 | +21.2% |
| 90th | $75,850 | +39.8% |
| Mean | $54,140 | −0.2% |
Other metro areas in West Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morgantown | $47,360 | 40 | |
| 2 | Charleston | $46,100 | 70 | |
| 3 | Huntington | $45,720 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wheeling run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $55,430 goes as far as $61,933 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,933US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,430 a year, 2.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,310 to $75,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Morgantown, at $47,360.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Surveying and Mapping Technicians in Wheeling, WV?
The median annual wage is $55,430, or $26.65 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 $54,240, so pay in Wheeling, WV is 2.2% 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 Wheeling, WV earns more than $75,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,310 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 Morgantown, at $47,360 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Wheeling, 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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