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Retail Salespersons in West Virginia earned a median of $28,950 a year ($13.92 an hour) in May 2025, 18% below the national median of $35,410; 19,050 were employed there, ranking #50 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $28,950 | $35,410 |
| Mean annual wage | $31,230 | $37,310 |
| Median hourly wage | $13.92 | $17.03 |
| 10th percentile | $22,260 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $25,200 | $29,900 |
| 75th percentile | $35,520 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $39,520 | $47,890 |
| Employment | 19,050 | 3,897,860 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 27.151 | โ |
| Location quotient | 1.08 | 1.00 |
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.
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