The Terra Alta, 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 Terra Alta is $16,514, which is 31% lower than than the West Virginia average and 45% lower than than the national average. The median household income is $34,659, which is 19% lower than than the West Virginia average and 37% lower than than the national average. The unemployment rate in Terra Alta is 6%, which is 33% higher than than the national average. The poverty rate in Terra Alta is 24% which is 60% higher than than the national average.