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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.22/hr |
| 62 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.21/hr |
| 63 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $61K | $29.42/hr |
| 64 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $61K | $29.15/hr |
| 65 | Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | Construction & Trades | $61K | $29.14/hr |
| 66 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $60K | $28.7/hr |
| 67 | Postal Service Clerks | Office & Admin | $59K | $28.6/hr |
| 68 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $59K | $28.56/hr |
| 69 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $59K | $28.53/hr |
| 70 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $59K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Beckley
Cost of living vs. national average-11.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$944/mo
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