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Construction Laborers average salary by city in West Virginia
- Charleston$50,060
- Wheeling$49,960
- Weirton$49,420
- Huntington$48,950
- Morgantown$44,370
- Parkersburg$43,480
- Beckley$41,800
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $50,060 | $47,770 | $36,010 | $40,957 | 89 |
| Wheeling | $49,960 | $45,800 | $37,280 | $40,880 | 88 |
| Weirton | $49,420 | $44,840 | $37,160 | $40,469 | 89 |
| Huntington | $48,950 | $45,170 | $36,940 | $40,112 | 88 |
| Morgantown | $44,370 | $44,340 | $35,640 | $36,625 | 93 |
| Parkersburg | $43,480 | $41,650 | $37,610 | $35,947 | 87 |
| Beckley | $41,800 | $36,310 | $32,000 | $34,666 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 47-2061.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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