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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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$79,640 or $38.29/hr
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$45,650 or $21.95/hr
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$117,980 or $56.72/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 1%
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Job Openings
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9 estimated annual job openings
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Employment
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103 were employed in this occupation
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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 +1%.
(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 93,300 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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The need for interior designers to renovate existing homes and commercial buildings should create some demand. New construction is expected to be limited, however, which in turn will limit opportunities for interior designers. Although not employed directly in the construction industry, many of these workers depend heavily on that industry to generate new projects.
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Non Traditional Occupation
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This is a non-traditional occupation for men in 2022.
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Self-Employment
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In 2021, 31.8% of the people in this occupation were self-employed.
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Industries
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Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
- Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (39.1%)
- Self-employed workers (31.8%)
- Specialized design services (NAICS541400) (25.2%)
- Architectural, engineering, and related services (NAICS541300) (13.4%)
- Retail trade (NAICS44-450) (13.3%)
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