Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Charleston, WV
SOC 47-5012 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$51,380
per year in Charleston, WV
Middle half
$46,730–$58,140
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
30
in Charleston, WV
Concentration
3.65×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Charleston, WV
$51,380
published median
United States
$67,890
24.3% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
17th
18 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: West Virginia ($57,020). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $51,380 median has purchasing power comparable to about $57,914 nationally. Charleston, WV's BEA regional price parity is 88.7 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Charleston, WV.
$42,670$73,840
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- No formal educational credential
- Related work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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