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💰 COL Index: 87 — Very Affordable

Salaries in Clarksburg, WV

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 27 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$54,783
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$62,970
model average ÷ 87.0 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Software Developer
$122,296
City 1BR Rent Reference
$696
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Clarksburg?

$54,783 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 27 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$54,783/year
Gross monthly equivalent$4,565/month
Household income context$46,859

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 27-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -4% vs national

Software Developer

$122,296
💡 Purchasing-power model $140,570
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $58.80/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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🥈 -4% vs national

Accountant

$82,722
💡 Purchasing-power model $95,083
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $39.77/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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🥉 -4% vs national

Registered Nurse

$82,713
💡 Purchasing-power model $95,072
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $39.77/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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4️⃣ -4% vs national

Elementary School Teacher

$61,186
💡 Purchasing-power model $70,329
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $29.42/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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5️⃣ -4% vs national

Electrician

$59,149
💡 Purchasing-power model $67,987
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $28.44/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 27 Occupations in Clarksburg

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (87.0/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 27 occupations.

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1 Software Developer $122,296
2 Accountant $82,722
3 Registered Nurse $82,713
4 Elementary School Teacher $61,186
5 Electrician $59,149
6 Real Estate Agent $59,082
7 Heavy Truck Driver $51,019
8 Paralegal $48,050
9 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $48,050
10 Welder $48,050
11 HVAC Technician $48,050
12 Police Officer $48,050
13 Graphic Designer $48,050
14 Data Analyst $48,050
15 Plumber $48,050
16 Physical Therapist $48,050
17 Human Resources Specialist $48,050
18 Carpenter $48,050
19 Financial Analyst $48,050
20 Pharmacist $48,050
21 Project Manager $48,050
22 Firefighter $48,050
23 Construction Manager $48,050
24 Web Developer $48,050
25 Dental Hygienist $48,050
26 Marketing Manager $48,050
27 Medical Assistant $48,050

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Clarksburg salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.305×–1.344× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 87.0 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Clarksburg

🏠
1BR Rent
$696/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$870/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$165,000
📉
Unemployment
4.5%
💳
Median Income
$46,859
🎓
College Educated
24%
🚶
Walk Score
30/100
📊
Cost of Living
87
Very Affordable
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❓ Clarksburg Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Clarksburg mean on this page?

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$54,783 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 27 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Clarksburg workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Clarksburg?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $4,565 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Clarksburg?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Clarksburg?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.305×–1.344× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Clarksburg

Use the occupation rows to compare modeled gross-pay references, not to predict an offer. Validate the exact role, experience level, employer, benefits and location. Then model taxes and current household costs before making a relocation or career decision.

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