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West Virginia Earnings
West Virginia Metropolitan Areas Wages
Region
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Average
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Entry Level
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Experienced
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Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV
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$117,870 or $56.67/hr
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$68,140 or $32.76/hr
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$164,090 or $78.89/hr
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West Virginia Geographical Areas Wages
Region
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Average
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Entry Level
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Experienced
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Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area
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$78,100 or $37.55/hr
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$67,500 or $32.45/hr
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$86,070 or $41.38/hr
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National Earnings
The earnings information below is for the occupational group Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other. The occupation Transportation Planner is part of this group.
Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.
Where do these numbers come from?
National Employment and Outlook
Outlook
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stable
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The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +2%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
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Job Openings
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very small number
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Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
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Employment
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small occupation
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This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 39,800 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
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Growth
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Slower than average growth
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Planners will be needed as new and existing communities require extensive development and improved infrastructure, including housing, roads, sewer systems, parks, and schools. However, federal, state, and local government budgets may affect the employment of planners in government, because development projects are contingent on available funds.
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Industries
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Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
- Federal government (NAICS910000) (53%)
- Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (15.6%)
- Educational services (NAICS610000) (12.6%)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (NAICS611300) (11.5%)
- Scientific research and development services (NAICS541700) (10.1%)
- Research and development in the social sciences and humanities (NAICS541720) (7.5%)
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