Parts Salespersons pay range in Wheeling
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,710 or more. The middle half of parts salespersons in Wheeling earn between $28,460 and $43,800.
- $24K10th
- $28K25th
- $36KMedian
- $44K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,240 | $3,187 | $18.38 |
| Median | $35,670 | $2,972 | $17.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,460 | $2,372 | $13.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,800 | $3,650 | $21.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Parts Salespersons pay in Wheeling vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Parts salespersons in Wheeling earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($39,020) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($43,830). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $38,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | $38,240 | $35,670 | $23,780 | $55,710 | 150 |
| West Virginia | $39,020 | $36,800 | $23,250 | $60,080 | 1,880 |
| United States | $43,830 | $38,630 | $28,240 | $62,890 | 270,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Parts Salespersons salary after taxes in Wheeling
On the average salary of $38,240, a single filer in Wheeling takes home about $31,918 a year, or $2,660 a month and $1,228 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Wheeling, WV-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $32,303 | $2,692 |
| Working in WV | $31,918 | $2,660 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wheeling a good place for parts salespersons? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wheeling area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.3), so the average $38,240 buys what about $43,296 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Wheeling ($44,250). A typical home costs $141,852, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Parts Salespersons salary in other West Virginia cities
Wheeling ranks 3rd of 7 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($40,960).
- Charleston$40,960
- Parkersburg$40,930
- Wheeling$38,240
- Beckley$38,030
- Huntington$37,390
- Morgantown$36,910
- Weirton$34,570
Highest-paying cities for parts salespersons
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($56,840).
- San Jose, CA$56,840
- San Francisco, CA$56,370
- Seattle, WA$53,620
- Santa Rosa, CA$53,500
- Fort Collins, CO$53,270
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Parts Salespersons salary in Wheeling: questions
How much do parts salespersons make an hour in Wheeling?
$18.39 an hour on average, and $17.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level parts salespersons salary in Wheeling?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the parts salespersons take-home pay in Wheeling?
About $31,918 a year ($2,660 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,240.
Do parts salespersons earn more in Wheeling than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,830).
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 41-2022; area Wheeling, WV-OH (48540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.53, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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