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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $56K | N/A |
| 82 | Training and Development Specialists | Business & Finance | $56K | $26.73/hr |
| 83 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $55K | N/A |
| 84 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $55K | $26.21/hr |
| 85 | Rehabilitation Counselors | Community & Social | $54K | $25.78/hr |
| 86 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $53K | $25.71/hr |
| 87 | Information and Record Clerks, All Other | Office & Admin | $53K | $25.62/hr |
| 88 | Correctional Officers and Jailers | Public Safety | $53K | $25.55/hr |
| 89 | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | Community & Social | $52K | $25.11/hr |
| 90 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $52K | 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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