Wages in the State of West Virginia Lag Behind Wages in the United States

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Wages in all industries in West Virginia can be described as relatively high when compared to other 2nd quarter of 2006 States wages throughout the nation. The average pay is less than average pay in United States of $40,259.

The counties in the State of West Virginia in terms of total industry wages in the 2nd quarter of 2006, range from $48,067 in Boone County to a low of a $20,617 in Wetzel County.

Top ten counties in terms of industry wages in the West Virginia
Total Industry Wages

1. Boone County ($48,067)
2. Pleasants County ($41,778)
3. Marshall County ($40,963)
4. Mingo County ($39,222)
5. Putnam County ($38,712)
6. Tyler County ($37,400)
7. Wyoming County ($36,238)
8. Mason County ($35,231)
9. Kanawha County ($35,137)
10. Brooke County ($34,257)


About: These facts are part of the eCanned.com Industry Analysis Series.

Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.