Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains of western Virginia, the Alleghany Highlands offer opportunities for businesses and families; for entrepreneurs and outdoors enthusiasts.Learn why the region is the natural choice.
Per Capita Personal Income
Per capita personal income in the Alleghany Highlands, while lower than Virginia’s and the nation’s (but, so is the cost of living here), rose at a much faster pace than either from 2008 to 2011. The 2011 figures are the most recent available.
| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 06-09 % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alleghany Highlands | $30,794 | $30,724 | $31,739 | $33,513 | +8.8% |
| Virginia | $44,676 | $44,057 | $44,134 | $46,107 | +3.2% |
| United States | $40,673 | $39,635 | $39,791 | $41,560 | +5.2% |
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis
Alleghany Highlands Median Family Income
Median family income in the Alleghany Highlands has rebounded to its 2010 level, and has grown 7.0 percent since 2008.
Source: US Department of Housing & Urban Development
Average Yearly Wages for Selected Occupations
| Professional, Technical & Managerial | |
| Manager-Computer/Information Systems | $102,670 |
| Manager-General Operations | $88,090 |
| Manager-Human Resources | $88,460 |
| Manager-Industrial Production | $88,700 |
| Engineer-Electrical | $90,920 |
| Engineer-Mechanical | $87,970 |
| Office & Administrative Support | |
| Bookkeeping/Accounting Clerk | $33,070 |
| Computer Operator | $36,800 |
| Executive Secretary/Administrative Assistant | $41,510 |
| Data Entry Keyer | $29,740 |
| Customer Service Representative | $31,450 |
| Computers | |
| Computer Programmer | $60,230 |
| Computer Support Specialist | $41,730 |
| Production | |
| Machinist | $44,020 |
| First-Line Supervisor of Production & Operations Workers | $56,780 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $45,430 |
| Electric & Electronic Equipment Assembler | $33,320 |
| Tool & Die Maker | $41,350 |
| Helpers-Production Workers | $27,150 |
| Materials Movement & Services | |
| Janitor/Cleaner | $22,310 |
| Packer & Packager | $28,020 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $32,280 |
| Sales | |
| Sales Representative-Wholesale & Manufacturing | $55,560 |
| Telemarketers | $18,200 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics Survey, May 2012 (most recent available) for the northwestern Virginia nonmetropolitan area, which includes the Highlands and much of the labor shed
