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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Population
Highest paying careers in Beckley
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | Construction & Trades | $74K | $35.64/hr |
| 42 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $73K | $34.89/hr |
| 43 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $72K | $34.67/hr |
| 44 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $72K | $34.47/hr |
| 45 | Extraction Workers, All Other | Construction & Trades | $70K | $33.71/hr |
| 46 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $68K | $32.76/hr |
| 47 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $68K | $32.74/hr |
| 48 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $68K | $32.5/hr |
| 49 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $67K | $32.42/hr |
| 50 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $67K | $32.31/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Beckley
Cost of living vs. national average-11.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$944/mo
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