Jobs, pay and daily life in Moundsville, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Moundsville is a city in West Virginia with 7,869 residents. The median household earns $49,048 a year and the median rent is $834 a month, which is 20.4% of the median household income. It is part of the Wheeling, WV-OH metropolitan area, where BLS counts 58,130 jobs.
How Moundsville compares. Among the 40 largest places in West Virginia, Moundsville is #20 by population, #39 for remote work (#1 = most), #35 for college degrees (#1 = most), #28 for household income (#1 = highest). Its county, Marshall County, is #4 of 55 counties for average pay ($65,055).
Moundsville has 7,869 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.4% of the population of West Virginia. It covers 3 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 2,707 people per square mile. The median age is 44.1, 3% older than the state median (44.1 against 42.7).
The median gross rent is $834 a month (rent plus utilities), 4% below the state median ($834 against $872). Over a year that is 20.4% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $118,600, which is 2.4 times the median household income ($49,048); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 71.1% of households own their home, 5% below the state average (71.1% against 74.9%).
The Wheeling, WV-OH metropolitan area has 58,130 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $44,250 a year, 13% below the national median ($44,250 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (6,610 jobs, median $39,530); food preparation and serving related (5,920 jobs, median $27,670); transportation and material moving (5,510 jobs, median $38,590). The area is most specialised in food preparation and serving related (1.2 times) and sales and related (1.1 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are office and administrative support ($39,530) and transportation and material moving ($38,590). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Marshall County was 3.5%. 49.5% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Marshall County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 88.2% drive alone, 0.0% use public transit, 3.9% walk, 2.4% work from home. 7.5% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 57% below the state average (7.5% against 17.5%).
17.3% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28% below the state share (17.3% against 24.1%). 0.8% of residents were born outside the United States, 54% below the state share (0.8% against 1.8%). The poverty rate is 22.5%, 35% above the state rate (22.5% against 16.7%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 74°F (23.4°C), and the coolest is Jan at 28°F (-2.4°C). About 1,021 mm (40 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Jun is the wettest month (106 mm) and Nov the driest (70 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Wheeling (11 miles, rent 5% lower); New Martinsville (20 miles, rent 18% lower); Washington (31 miles, rent 9% higher); Weirton (35 miles, rent 11% lower). Rent differences are against Moundsville; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 1,960 | 1.34 | $29,370 | $22,430 | $41,220 | -17% |
| Cashiers | 1,710 | 1.48 | $27,500 | $22,260 | $33,600 | -16% |
| Registered Nurses | 1,680 | 1.33 | $78,280 | $60,260 | $107,410 | -20% |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,510 | 1.15 | $80,440 | $44,870 | $167,990 | -24% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,470 | 1.39 | $35,020 | $27,500 | $41,520 | -6% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,300 | 0.90 | $26,150 | $22,260 | $30,800 | -16% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,210 | 1.57 | $57,590 | $42,360 | $69,720 | -2% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,190 | 0.74 | $29,190 | $23,620 | $35,710 | -18% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 990 | 1.02 | $38,440 | $29,120 | $52,670 | -14% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 940 | 0.85 | $38,150 | $29,580 | $64,160 | -5% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 910 | 1.10 | $30,480 | $23,930 | $43,530 | -17% |
| Nursing Assistants | 910 | 1.68 | $36,910 | $34,940 | $44,520 | -13% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 880 | 1.04 | $30,740 | $20,890 | $59,480 | -13% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 860 | 1.50 | $44,520 | $29,420 | $80,630 | -10% |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 810 | 3.38 | $23,110 | $22,120 | $28,180 | -25% |
| Office Clerks, General | 790 | 0.86 | $36,520 | $25,700 | $53,960 | -19% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 770 | 1.21 | $42,200 | $29,630 | $59,090 | -11% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 630 | 1.49 | $42,310 | $28,850 | $65,900 | -13% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 610 | 1.33 | $34,180 | $28,390 | $49,550 | -22% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 590 | 1.95 | $97,310 | $55,690 | $132,300 | +22% |
These figures are for the whole Wheeling, WV-OH metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $44,250 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.8% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.3% |
| Retail trade | 15.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 11.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 8.9% |
| Manufacturing | 8.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 7.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 6.5% |
| Public administration | 4.8% |
| Construction | 4.7% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.5% |
| Other services | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Moundsville lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County | 29,865 | $3,676 million | $123,080 | 10,545 | 682 | $65,055 | -1.6% | 3.5% | 12,490 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mining, oil and gas | 1,684 | 25.0% | $105,202 | 42.22 |
| Retail trade | 1,146 | 17.0% | $36,087 | 1.09 |
| Construction | 810 | 12.0% | $90,310 | 1.46 |
| Manufacturing | 786 | 11.7% | $83,808 | 0.91 |
| Accommodation and food services | 748 | 11.1% | $18,591 | 0.78 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 345 | 5.1% | $27,311 | 1.09 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 333 | 5.0% | $97,289 | 0.75 |
| Finance and insurance | 221 | 3.3% | $53,914 | 0.52 |
| Professional and technical services | 221 | 3.3% | $110,335 | 0.30 |
| Wholesale trade | 204 | 3.0% | $93,313 | 0.49 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 131 | 1.9% | $19,072 | 0.74 |
| Utilities | 49 | 0.7% | $107,870 | 1.22 |
| Real estate and rental | 33 | 0.5% | $27,891 | 0.20 |
| Information | 16 | 0.2% | $80,679 | 0.08 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.9% |
| Work from home | 2.4% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 7.5% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,048 |
| Income per person | $31,312 |
| Median gross rent per month | $834 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 20.4% |
| Median home value | $118,600 |
| Homeowners | 71.1% |
| Poverty rate | 22.5% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 88.3 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $44,250 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 4.82%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 17.3% |
| Born abroad | 0.8% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 49.5% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -2.4 | 28 | 74 |
| Feb | -1.3 | 30 | 71 |
| Mar | 3.8 | 39 | 83 |
| Apr | 10.5 | 51 | 91 |
| May | 16.2 | 61 | 100 |
| Jun | 20.8 | 69 | 106 |
| Jul | 23.4 | 74 | 96 |
| Aug | 23.1 | 74 | 79 |
| Sep | 19.2 | 67 | 83 |
| Oct | 11.9 | 53 | 85 |
| Nov | 5.2 | 41 | 70 |
| Dec | 0.2 | 32 | 83 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | WV | 11 mi | 26,350 | $48,590 | $794 |
| New Martinsville | WV | 20 mi | 5,133 | $60,946 | $688 |
| Washington | PA | 31 mi | 13,368 | $52,975 | $910 |
| Weirton | WV | 35 mi | 18,647 | $59,575 | $746 |
| Canonsburg | PA | 38 mi | 9,675 | $79,227 | $1,025 |
| Fairmont | WV | 44 mi | 18,221 | $63,032 | $916 |
| Westover | WV | 45 mi | 4,026 | $60,769 | $1,025 |
| Bethel Park | PA | 46 mi | 32,881 | $107,090 | $1,311 |
| Morgantown | WV | 47 mi | 30,236 | $44,727 | $937 |
| Clarksburg | WV | 49 mi | 15,549 | $47,386 | $790 |
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7,869 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$834 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 20.4% of the median household income.
$49,048 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.5% (BLS county, Marshall County (latest month 2026M09)).
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