Cost of hiring in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV
BLS counts about 3,390 people in these 13 roles in Parkersburg-Vienna1. Accountant has the highest median ($100,420 a year), Virtual Receptionist the lowest ($31,880), and Accountant is the largest job, with about 550 people.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in Parkersburg-Vienna
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recruiter | +24.5% | 440 | |
| Paralegal | +21.5% | 200 | |
| Accountant | +20.0% | 550 | |
| HR Assistant | -0.9% | 60 | |
| Project Coordinator | -3.8% | 90 | |
| Bookkeeper | -11.2% | 400 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -16.1% | 330 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -16.9% | 330 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -17.1% | 60 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -17.8% | 410 | |
| Office Manager | -18.3% | 330 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -29.3% | 130 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -41.6% | 60 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $100,420 median for accountants, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $129,574 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
Parkersburg-Vienna against the US
Parkersburg-Vienna pays above the US median for 3 of the 13 roles, most of all for recruiters (+24.5%) and paralegals (+21.5%), and below it for 9, furthest for marketing specialists (-41.6%). For HR assistants it is within 1% of the US figure. The middle gap across all 13 is -16.1%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for recruiters, #5 of 521 areas by median pay; its lowest is for marketing specialists, #511 of 516.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, Parkersburg-Vienna has more HR assistants (1.8% of these jobs here, against 0.6% nationally) and paralegals (5.9% against 2.6%), and fewer medical administrative assistants (1.8% against 6.4%) and marketing specialists (1.8% against 6.0%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Corpus Christi, TX is nearest, at -16.3%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona, PA | -15.8% | 15 | 4,760 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | -16.1% (this area) | 13 | 3,390 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | -16.3% | 17 | 17,370 |
| Victoria, TX | -16.4% | 13 | 3,320 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | -16.4% | 15 | 7,860 |
| Jackson, TN | -16.5% | 17 | 7,250 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in Parkersburg-Vienna span $27,660–$128,710, the widest band (4.7×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $30,500–$45,380. Wider than nationally for paralegals and sales development representatives, narrower for marketing specialists and accountants. Budget from the median for sales development representatives, marketing specialists, customer support specialists and 1 more role: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($60,070 against a $49,460 median for sales development representatives).
Parkersburg-Vienna against West Virginia
Against West Virginia as a whole, Parkersburg-Vienna pays more for 7 of 13 roles, led by recruiters (+41.4%) and accountants (+37.0%), and less for 4, most of all marketing specialists (-12.1%). It has the highest median in West Virginia for accountants, project coordinators and recruiters and 2 more roles.
Other areas in West Virginia
By jobs in these roles, Parkersburg-Vienna is #7 of 9 areas in West Virginia. The table shows the other 8.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY | 12,600 | 16 |
| Northern West Virginia (Nonmetro) | 10,350 | 17 |
| Charleston, WV | 9,840 | 16 |
| Morgantown, WV | 5,530 | 16 |
| Southern West Virginia (Nonmetro) | 5,150 | 16 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | 4,830 | 16 |
| Beckley, WV | 3,140 | 14 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | 2,520 | 14 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in Parkersburg-Vienna?
Of the 13 roles we track, Accountant: a median of $100,420 a year, about $129,574 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $31,880.
Is hiring in Parkersburg-Vienna cheaper than the US median?
For 9 of the 13 roles, yes, most of all marketing specialists (-41.6%). 3 pay more than the US median, led by recruiters (+24.5%).
Sources
2 sources, with links
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