Careers in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV
Part of West Virginia.
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV’s regional price level is below the national average (index 87.066, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).
Unemployment rate: 4.3% · 36,219 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).
Highest-Paying Careers
See full list →- 1Physicians, All Other$267,690
- 2Chief Executives$174,980
- 3Computer and Information Systems Managers$152,860
- 4Managers, All Other$140,390
- 5Pharmacists$130,310
Largest Occupations
See full list →- 1Retail Salespersons1,580 employed
- 2Home Health and Personal Care Aides1,270 employed
- 3Cooks, Fast Food1,120 employed
- 4Cashiers950 employed
- 5Registered Nurses910 employed
Highest Concentration
See full list →- 1Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers11.90× national avg
- 2Financial Specialists, All Other10.96× national avg
- 3Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders10.16× national avg
- 4Cooks, Fast Food7.49× national avg
- 5Surgical Assistants6.29× national avg
Best Purchasing Power
See full list →cost-of-living adjusted
- 1Physicians, All Other$307,456
- 2Chief Executives$200,974
- 3Computer and Information Systems Managers$175,568
- 4Managers, All Other$161,245
- 5Pharmacists$149,668
Sources
Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see West Virginia state page.