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Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in West Virginia
- Wheeling$42,950
- Huntington$42,490
- Charleston$41,820
- Parkersburg$39,760
- Morgantown$39,310
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | $42,950 | $39,780 | $36,610 | $35,544 | 88 |
| Huntington | $42,490 | $38,650 | $33,720 | $35,194 | 88 |
| Charleston | $41,820 | $38,130 | $37,310 | $34,682 | 89 |
| Parkersburg | $39,760 | $38,120 | $32,440 | $33,091 | 87 |
| Morgantown | $39,310 | $36,790 | $32,830 | $32,744 | 93 |
*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 29-2081.
- 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.
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