The Keyser, WV employment information can be a key indicator when searching for a new job. A good indicator of the strength of the job market is the income per capita and the median household income. The income per capita in Keyser is $16,269, which is 32% lower than than the West Virginia average and 45% lower than than the national average. The median household income is $28,378, which is 33% lower than than the West Virginia average and 49% lower than than the national average. The unemployment rate in Keyser is 7%, which is 47% higher than than the national average. The poverty rate in Keyser is 27% which is 81% higher than than the national average.