Production Workers, All Other Salary in Charleston, WV

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

Median annual salary $31,890 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.33
10th percentile $28,250
90th percentile $47,350
Employed locally 160
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,250
    25th
    $28,250
    50th (median)
    $31,890
    75th
    $37,430
    90th
    $47,350

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Production Workers, All Other salary vs area income 55% Median Production Workers, All Other salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Production Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $107,100
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,420
    Decatur, IL $72,610
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $68,640
    Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $62,280
    Paducah, KY-IL $61,110

    Nearby metros — Production Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Winchester, VA-WV $58,550
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $49,820
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $42,230
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $42,160
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $37,970
    Beckley, WV $37,120

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $34,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,300
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,990
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $77,670
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Production Workers, All Other make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Production Workers, All Other in Charleston, WV is $15.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.99 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Production Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Production Workers, All Other salary in Charleston, WV is 17.9% below the national median of $38,820. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Production Workers, All Other in Charleston?

    Entry-level Production Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $28,250 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,250.