| AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRY | Charleston, West Virginia | United States |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $0 | $24,135 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $80,500 | $62,204 |
| Construction | $30,855 | $35,300 |
| Manufacturing | $40,833 | $42,158 |
| Wholesale Trade | $63,333 | $41,714 |
| Retail Trade | $15,577 | $21,666 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $33,487 | $40,449 |
| Utilities | $67,986 | $62,996 |
| Information | $30,880 | $48,512 |
| Finance and Insurance | $56,157 | $50,584 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $41,696 | $36,265 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $61,944 | $59,897 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $0 | $61,392 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Services | $17,420 | $23,873 |
| Educational Services | $39,417 | $37,346 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $45,909 | $33,234 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $25,795 | $21,042 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $10,781 | $14,790 |
| Other Services | $23,558 | $22,627 |
| Public Administration | $39,306 | $51,719 |