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Average salary by job family in Weirton
| Management | $103,930 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $96,040 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $89,670 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $86,900 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $84,390 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $73,580 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $71,210 |
| Construction and Extraction | $59,520 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $59,450 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $56,680 |
| Production | $56,180 |
| Community and Social Service | $52,430 |
| Protective Service | $51,640 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $51,400 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,910 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $44,930 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $44,100 |
| Sales and Related | $36,630 |
| Healthcare Support | $35,660 |
| Personal Care and Service | $35,620 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $34,750 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $31,700 |
Highest-paying jobs in Weirton
- Physicians, All Other$253,730
- Chief Executives$170,710
- Sales Managers$140,240
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$136,780
- Financial Managers$128,640
- Human Resources Managers$127,040
- Managers, All Other$124,400
- Physician Assistants$124,280
- Lawyers$124,070
- Pharmacists$123,920
Most common jobs in Weirton and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 1,190 | $77,910 | $77,400 |
| Cashiers | 1,030 | $27,020 | $27,020 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,020 | $43,950 | $36,730 |
| Retail Salespersons | 940 | $30,590 | $27,640 |
| General and Operations Managers | 880 | $99,330 | $78,970 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 770 | $29,730 | $28,550 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 740 | $26,810 | $26,820 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 730 | $54,810 | $55,070 |
| Nursing Assistants | 660 | $36,700 | $36,190 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 650 | $40,420 | $37,330 |
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Cost of living in Weirton
Prices in the Weirton area are 11% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 89.0 for 2024. The average local salary of $55,160 therefore buys what $61,961 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $135,893, 2.4 times the median household income of $57,149.
$135,893typical home value
$57,149median household income
89.0BEA price parity
115,566metro population
Take-home pay in Weirton
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $33,040 | $27,904 | $2,325 |
| Median wage | $45,840 | $37,744 | $3,145 |
| Average wage | $55,160 | $44,839 | $3,737 |
| 75th percentile wage | $65,060 | $52,365 | $4,364 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Weirton
Management16 jobs
- Chief Executives$171K
- Sales Managers$140K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$137K
- Financial Managers$129K
- Human Resources Managers$127K
- Managers, All Other$124K
- Industrial Production Managers$124K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$118K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$101K
- Construction Managers$100K
- General and Operations Managers$99K
- Administrative Services Managers$93K
- Facilities Managers$90K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$88K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$58K
- Food Service Managers$58K
Legal1 jobs
- Lawyers$124K
Architecture and Engineering4 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical17 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$254K
- Physician Assistants$124K
- Pharmacists$124K
- Nurse Practitioners$122K
- Physical Therapists$95K
- Occupational Therapists$92K
- Registered Nurses$78K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$77K
- Dental Hygienists$73K
- Respiratory Therapists$70K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56K
- Medical Records Specialists$50K
- Paramedics$48K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$44K
- Pharmacy Technicians$41K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$36K
Computer and Mathematical3 jobs
Business and Financial Operations12 jobs
- Management Analysts$99K
- Project Management Specialists$95K
- Labor Relations Specialists$91K
- Accountants and Auditors$75K
- Cost Estimators$73K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$73K
- Training and Development Specialists$72K
- Human Resources Specialists$71K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$70K
- Compliance Officers$67K
- Loan Officers$62K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$56K
Life, Physical, and Social Science1 jobs
Construction and Extraction10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79K
- Electricians$69K
- Sheet Metal Workers$68K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$60K
- Carpenters$58K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$57K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$51K
- Construction Laborers$49K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$43K
Educational Instruction and Library13 jobs
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$69K
- Instructional Coordinators$66K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$66K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$64K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$61K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$61K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$59K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$46K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$69K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$58K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$55K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46K
Production14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$81K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$58K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$52K
- Production Workers, All Other$52K
- Machinists$52K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Helpers--Production Workers$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43K
- Printing Press Operators$40K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$35K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$29K
- Bakers$29K
Community and Social Service5 jobs
Protective Service5 jobs
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media1 jobs
Transportation and Material Moving10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$44K
- Light Truck Drivers$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$39K
- Driver/Sales Workers$34K
- Bus Drivers, School$33K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$30K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$30K
Office and Administrative Support22 jobs
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$60K
- Postal Service Clerks$59K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$53K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$49K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$47K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$45K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$44K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42K
- Customer Service Representatives$41K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$40K
- Office Clerks, General$39K
- Data Entry Keyers$37K
- Tellers$35K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$28K
Sales and Related9 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$64K
- Insurance Sales Agents$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$43K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$36K
- Parts Salespersons$35K
- Retail Salespersons$31K
- Cashiers$27K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$25K
Healthcare Support7 jobs
Personal Care and Service7 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance4 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related12 jobs
- Waiters and Waitresses$40K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$39K
- Bartenders$37K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$32K
- Cooks, Restaurant$31K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31K
- Food Preparation Workers$29K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27K
- Dishwashers$26K
- Cooks, Fast Food$25K
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Salary in Weirton: questions
What is a good salary in Weirton?
Half of all workers in the Weirton metro earn less than $45,840 and the average is $55,160. Earning more than $65,060 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Weirton to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $62,112, because prices here are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Weirton?
Physicians, All Other ($253,730), Chief Executives ($170,710), Sales Managers ($140,240).
What is the average salary in Steubenville?
Steubenville is part of the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area, where the average salary is $55,160 a year and the median $45,840. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Steubenville, 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 Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH (48260), all occupations and 180 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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