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Average salary by job family in Wheeling
| Management | $106,170 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $104,130 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $91,720 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $89,630 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $80,270 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $79,860 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $74,590 |
| Construction and Extraction | $65,900 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $60,530 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $56,950 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $51,690 |
| Protective Service | $51,040 |
| Production | $50,920 |
| Community and Social Service | $50,250 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $44,520 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $43,210 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,380 |
| Sales and Related | $36,760 |
| Healthcare Support | $36,350 |
| Personal Care and Service | $34,860 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $34,040 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $30,540 |
Highest-paying jobs in Wheeling
- Physicians, All Other$331,690
- Chief Executives$225,300
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$145,330
- Lawyers$134,180
- Personal Financial Advisors$132,380
- Financial Managers$132,300
- Pharmacists$130,460
- Managers, All Other$124,990
- Nurse Practitioners$124,500
- Physician Assistants$124,300
Most common jobs in Wheeling and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 1,960 | $31,770 | $29,370 |
| Cashiers | 1,710 | $27,220 | $27,500 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,680 | $84,420 | $78,280 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,510 | $98,630 | $80,440 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,470 | $34,860 | $35,020 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,300 | $26,190 | $26,150 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,210 | $56,390 | $57,590 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,190 | $29,940 | $29,190 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 990 | $42,110 | $38,440 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 940 | $41,320 | $38,150 |
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Cost of living in Wheeling
Prices in the Wheeling area are 12% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 88.3 for 2024. The average local salary of $54,910 therefore buys what $62,170 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $141,852, 2.4 times the median household income of $58,705.
$141,852typical home value
$58,705median household income
88.3BEA price parity
138,015metro population
Take-home pay in Wheeling
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $31,530 | $26,739 | $2,228 |
| Median wage | $44,250 | $36,533 | $3,044 |
| Average wage | $54,910 | $44,649 | $3,721 |
| 75th percentile wage | $64,530 | $51,964 | $4,330 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Wheeling
Management18 jobs
- Chief Executives$225K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$145K
- Financial Managers$132K
- Managers, All Other$125K
- Construction Managers$121K
- Human Resources Managers$121K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$118K
- Industrial Production Managers$115K
- Sales Managers$114K
- General and Operations Managers$99K
- Administrative Services Managers$98K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$95K
- Facilities Managers$92K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$88K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$86K
- Social and Community Service Managers$66K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$63K
- Food Service Managers$56K
Legal3 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical22 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$332K
- Pharmacists$130K
- Nurse Practitioners$124K
- Physician Assistants$124K
- Veterinarians$118K
- Physical Therapists$103K
- Occupational Therapists$98K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$97K
- Registered Nurses$84K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$79K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Dental Hygienists$72K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$53K
- Paramedics$50K
- Medical Records Specialists$48K
- Opticians, Dispensing$43K
- Pharmacy Technicians$42K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$39K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$36K
- Psychiatric Technicians$31K
Architecture and Engineering11 jobs
- Engineers, All Other$121K
- Electrical Engineers$117K
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$113K
- Industrial Engineers$110K
- Mechanical Engineers$99K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$94K
- Civil Engineers$89K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$84K
- Surveyors$65K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$55K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$54K
Computer and Mathematical6 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science3 jobs
Business and Financial Operations17 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$132K
- Project Management Specialists$98K
- Logisticians$97K
- Management Analysts$94K
- Labor Relations Specialists$93K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$83K
- Compliance Officers$77K
- Accountants and Auditors$74K
- Cost Estimators$71K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$68K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$68K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$67K
- Loan Officers$67K
- Human Resources Specialists$66K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$59K
- Training and Development Specialists$58K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$38K
Construction and Extraction20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$97K
- Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining$76K
- Roof Bolters, Mining$75K
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators$70K
- Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other$68K
- Electricians$68K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$68K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$66K
- Sheet Metal Workers$64K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$63K
- Extraction Workers, All Other$63K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$62K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$60K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$59K
- Roofers$57K
- Carpenters$53K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$52K
- Construction Laborers$50K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$48K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$43K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair17 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$96K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$90K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$84K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$77K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$61K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$59K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$58K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$49K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$44K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$43K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$37K
Educational Instruction and Library18 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$63K
- Instructional Coordinators$63K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$61K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$61K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$49K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$47K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$41K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33K
- Library Technicians$31K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media3 jobs
Protective Service7 jobs
Production13 jobs
- Gas Plant Operators$85K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58K
- Machinists$56K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$52K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$33K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
- Bakers$30K
Community and Social Service10 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$63K
- Social Workers, All Other$59K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$57K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$54K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$50K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$47K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$42K
- Clergy$41K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$39K
Transportation and Material Moving13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$57K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56K
- Light Truck Drivers$44K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$39K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$38K
- Bus Drivers, School$35K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$30K
Office and Administrative Support28 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$71K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$61K
- Postal Service Clerks$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$52K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$48K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$48K
- Bill and Account Collectors$46K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$45K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$45K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$44K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42K
- Customer Service Representatives$42K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$42K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$41K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$40K
- Data Entry Keyers$39K
- Office Clerks, General$39K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$38K
- Tellers$35K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$33K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$29K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$29K
Sales and Related11 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$69K
- Insurance Sales Agents$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$61K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$61K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46K
- Parts Salespersons$38K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$37K
- Retail Salespersons$32K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$31K
- Cashiers$27K
Healthcare Support8 jobs
Personal Care and Service9 jobs
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$40K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$39K
- Residential Advisors$35K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$35K
- Recreation Workers$34K
- Animal Caretakers$31K
- Childcare Workers$29K
- Tour and Travel Guides$28K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$44K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$41K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$36K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$56K
- Waiters and Waitresses$37K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37K
- Bartenders$35K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$32K
- Cooks, Restaurant$31K
- Food Preparation Workers$30K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$29K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29K
- Cooks, Short Order$28K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27K
- Dishwashers$27K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$26K
- Cooks, Fast Food$25K
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Salary in Wheeling: questions
What is a good salary in Wheeling?
Half of all workers in the Wheeling metro earn less than $44,250 and the average is $54,910. Earning more than $64,530 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Wheeling to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $62,489, because prices here are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.3).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Wheeling?
Physicians, All Other ($331,690), Chief Executives ($225,300), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($145,330).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Wheeling, WV-OH (48540), all occupations and 257 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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