Top Paying Jobs in Beckley, WV
Beckley, WV has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 14,340 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($281,110), Dentists, General ($199,360), Industrial Production Managers ($134,150). The cost of living index is 88.37 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $944/month.
$77K
Avg. median salary
88.37
Cost of living index
$944
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Beckley
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $281K | $135.15/hr |
| 2 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $199K | $95.85/hr |
| 3 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $134K | $64.5/hr |
| 4 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $133K | $64.06/hr |
| 5 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $132K | $63.34/hr |
| 6 | Chief Executives | Management | $131K | $63/hr |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $126K | $60.39/hr |
| 8 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $125K | $60/hr |
| 9 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $123K | $59.35/hr |
| 10 | Financial Managers | Management | $115K | $55.35/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Beckley
Cost of living vs. national average-11.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$944/mo
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