CONSTRUCTION TRADES
PAY IN WEST VIRGINIA.
BLS wage data for 15 of 17 trades in West Virginia. Sorted by median hourly pay — highest first.
Construction Supervisor
SOC 47-1011 · 5,550 workers
$38.64
/hr median · 2024
Ironworker
SOC 47-2221 · 80 workers
$36.23
/hr median · 2024
Sheet Metal Worker
SOC 47-2211 · 430 workers
$34.52
/hr median · 2024
Millwright
SOC 49-9044 · 440 workers
$32.13
/hr median · 2024
Electrician
SOC 47-2111 · 4,010 workers
$30.70
/hr median · 2024
Boilermaker
SOC 47-2011 · 40 workers
$29.64
/hr median · 2024
Derrick Operator
SOC 47-5011 · 110 workers
$27.69
/hr median · 2024
Crane Operator
SOC 53-7021 · 200 workers
$26.27
/hr median · 2024
Roustabout (Oil/Gas)
SOC 47-5071 · 260 workers
$24.76
/hr median · 2024
Operating Engineer
SOC 47-2073 · 7,940 workers
$24.04
/hr median · 2024
Pipefitter
SOC 47-2152 · 1,860 workers
$23.86
/hr median · 2024
Plumber
SOC 47-2152 · 1,860 workers
$23.86
/hr median · 2024
Carpenter
SOC 47-2031 · 2,910 workers
$22.75
/hr median · 2024
Welder
SOC 51-4121 · 2,280 workers
$22.60
/hr median · 2024
Painter
SOC 47-2141 · 800 workers
$20.89
/hr median · 2024
Insulator
SOC 47-2131 · 100 workers
$18.16
/hr median · 2024
Instrument Technician
SOC 49-9069
data pending