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Average salary by job family in Parkersburg
| Management | $108,170 |
|---|---|
| Architecture and Engineering | $102,940 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $99,560 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $96,580 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $87,790 |
| Legal | $83,750 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $78,070 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $56,210 |
| Production | $52,530 |
| Construction and Extraction | $52,170 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $50,510 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $50,440 |
| Community and Social Service | $49,110 |
| Protective Service | $44,160 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $43,620 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $42,830 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $39,670 |
| Sales and Related | $35,700 |
| Healthcare Support | $32,900 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $32,580 |
| Personal Care and Service | $31,880 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $29,920 |
Highest-paying jobs in Parkersburg
- Physicians, All Other$260,560
- Chief Executives$194,180
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$144,730
- Financial Managers$143,070
- Medical and Health Services Managers$136,630
- Managers, All Other$135,270
- Industrial Production Managers$131,630
- Physician Assistants$125,740
- Pharmacists$124,740
- Nurse Practitioners$122,640
Most common jobs in Parkersburg and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 1,580 | $30,090 | $28,220 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,270 | $27,760 | $26,920 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 1,120 | $24,170 | $22,780 |
| Cashiers | 950 | $26,340 | $26,510 |
| Registered Nurses | 910 | $82,760 | $79,000 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 830 | $34,050 | $33,410 |
| General and Operations Managers | 740 | $99,830 | $81,660 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 610 | $38,360 | $35,290 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 570 | $35,990 | $36,330 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 550 | $97,200 | $100,420 |
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Cost of living in Parkersburg
Prices in the Parkersburg area are 13% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 87.1 for 2024. The average local salary of $54,630 therefore buys what $62,746 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $171,206, 3.1 times the median household income of $56,029.
$171,206typical home value
$56,029median household income
87.1BEA price parity
88,960metro population
Take-home pay in Parkersburg
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $30,010 | $25,565 | $2,130 |
| Median wage | $42,000 | $34,816 | $2,901 |
| Average wage | $54,630 | $44,436 | $3,703 |
| 75th percentile wage | $63,230 | $50,933 | $4,244 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Parkersburg
Management14 jobs
- Chief Executives$194K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$145K
- Financial Managers$143K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$137K
- Managers, All Other$135K
- Industrial Production Managers$132K
- Construction Managers$105K
- General and Operations Managers$100K
- Administrative Services Managers$96K
- Sales Managers$94K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$80K
- Social and Community Service Managers$65K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$59K
- Food Service Managers$53K
Architecture and Engineering2 jobs
- Mechanical Engineers$108K
- Civil Engineers$77K
Computer and Mathematical3 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical14 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$261K
- Physician Assistants$126K
- Pharmacists$125K
- Nurse Practitioners$123K
- Physical Therapists$95K
- Occupational Therapists$95K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$83K
- Registered Nurses$83K
- Dental Hygienists$70K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56K
- Surgical Assistants$52K
- Medical Records Specialists$43K
- Opticians, Dispensing$40K
- Pharmacy Technicians$39K
Business and Financial Operations14 jobs
- Management Analysts$107K
- Project Management Specialists$107K
- Accountants and Auditors$97K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$94K
- Human Resources Specialists$93K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$83K
- Compliance Officers$81K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$76K
- Training and Development Specialists$76K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$75K
- Cost Estimators$75K
- Loan Officers$64K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$55K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$54K
Legal2 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science1 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair10 jobs
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$84K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$71K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$49K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$48K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$48K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$46K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$45K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$43K
Production11 jobs
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$80K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$50K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$49K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40K
- Helpers--Production Workers$39K
- Production Workers, All Other$37K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$32K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30K
Construction and Extraction8 jobs
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media2 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library5 jobs
Community and Social Service7 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$68K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$56K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$56K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$51K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$39K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$34K
Protective Service2 jobs
Office and Administrative Support20 jobs
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$51K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$48K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$44K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$43K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41K
- Customer Service Representatives$41K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$41K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$41K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$38K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$37K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$36K
- Office Clerks, General$34K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$33K
- Tellers$31K
Transportation and Material Moving11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$53K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50K
- Light Truck Drivers$45K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$39K
- Driver/Sales Workers$37K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$34K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$30K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$27K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$27K
Sales and Related11 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72K
- Insurance Sales Agents$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$61K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$60K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44K
- Parts Salespersons$41K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$37K
- Retail Salespersons$30K
- Cashiers$26K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$23K
Healthcare Support5 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance4 jobs
Personal Care and Service7 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related11 jobs
- Waiters and Waitresses$38K
- Bartenders$37K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$30K
- Cooks, Restaurant$29K
- Food Preparation Workers$28K
- Dishwashers$26K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$26K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$25K
- Cooks, Fast Food$24K
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Salary in Parkersburg: questions
What is a good salary in Parkersburg?
Half of all workers in the Parkersburg metro earn less than $42,000 and the average is $54,630. Earning more than $63,230 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Parkersburg to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $60,746, because prices here are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.1).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Parkersburg?
Physicians, All Other ($260,560), Chief Executives ($194,180), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($144,730).
What is the average salary in Vienna?
Vienna is part of the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metro area, where the average salary is $54,630 a year and the median $42,000. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Vienna, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
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 Parkersburg-Vienna, WV (37620), all occupations and 164 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- 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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