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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | Science | $59K | $28.13/hr |
| 72 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | Education | $58K | $28.01/hr |
| 73 | Surveyors | Engineering | $58K | $28/hr |
| 74 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $58K | $27.88/hr |
| 75 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | Community & Social | $58K | $27.87/hr |
| 76 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $58K | $27.82/hr |
| 77 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | Public Safety | $58K | $27.69/hr |
| 78 | Computer User Support Specialists | Technology | $58K | $27.68/hr |
| 79 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | Office & Admin | $57K | $27.49/hr |
| 80 | Machinists | Production & Manufacturing | $56K | $26.9/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Beckley
Cost of living vs. national average-11.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$944/mo
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