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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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$53,490 or $25.72/hr
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$35,520 or $17.08/hr
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$74,980 or $36.05/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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Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area
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$34,480 or $16.58/hr
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$27,040 or $13.00/hr
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$46,830 or $22.51/hr
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West Virginia's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)
Outlook
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Stable Growth rate is estimated to be 13%
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Job Openings
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20 estimated annual job openings
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Employment
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150 were employed in this occupation
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Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)
Region
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Employment
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Projected Growth Rate
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Annual Openings (growth)
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Annual Openings (replacement)
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Annual Openings
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Workforce Investment Area 1
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48
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12%
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5
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5
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National Earnings
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 +4%.
(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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very small occupation
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This was a very small occupation in the United States, employing 16,600 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
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Growth
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Average growth
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Increased demand for motorcycles is expected to create jobs for small engine mechanics over the projections decade.
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Non Traditional Occupation
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This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2022.
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Industries
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Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
- Retail trade (NAICS44-450) (79.7%)
- Motor vehicle and parts dealers (NAICS441000) (78.6%)
- Other motor vehicle dealers (NAICS441200) (77.7%)
- Other Services (except Public Administration) (NAICS810000) (10.3%)
- Repair and maintenance (NAICS811000) (10.3%)
- Personal and household goods repair and maintenance (NAICS811400) (9.3%)
- Self-employed workers (6.9%)
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