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West Virginia Regional Earnings

West Virginia Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV $59,280 or $28.50/hr $43,680 or $21.00/hr $92,370 or $44.41/hr

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$56,100

Average Hourly Wage

$26.97

Average Annual Range

$34,740 to $82,430

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 decreasing
  The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be -5%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
Job Openings very small number
  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)
Employment very small occupation
  This was a very small occupation in the United States, employing 10,700 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
Growth Declining growth
  The employment of masons is linked to the overall demand for new building and road construction. Masonry, such as brick and stone, is still popular in both interior and exterior applications, but changes in products and installation practices are expected to decrease the need for masons. 
Non Traditional Occupation This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2022.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Construction (NAICS230000) (69.4%)
  • Specialty trade contractors (NAICS238000) (64.5%)
  • Foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors (NAICS238100) (49.7%)
  • Masonry contractors (NAICS238140) (48.2%)
  • Self-employed workers (16.2%)
  • Building finishing contractors (NAICS238300) (10.4%)
  • Manufacturing (NAICS31-330) (7.2%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS327000) (7%)