Parts Salespersons Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $30,780 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.80
10th percentile $23,270
90th percentile $49,310
Employed locally 260
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,270
    25th
    $27,570
    50th (median)
    $30,780
    75th
    $40,750
    90th
    $49,310

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 53% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $41,160
    Winchester, VA-WV $35,810
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $35,700
    Wheeling, WV-OH $34,430
    Morgantown, WV $30,300
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $30,010

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $27,650
    Cashiers $23,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,750
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $56,800
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $49,190
    Insurance Sales Agents $54,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Charleston, WV is $14.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.15 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Charleston, WV is 17.8% below the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in Charleston?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $23,270 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,570.