Top Paying Jobs in Charleston, WV
Charleston, WV has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 22,550 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Surgeons, All Other ($619,320), Radiologists ($482,670), Family Medicine Physicians ($344,250). The cost of living index is 88.72 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,036/month.
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Avg. median salary
88.72
Cost of living index
$1,036
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Highest paying careers in Charleston
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $619K | $297.75/hr |
| 2 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $483K | $232.05/hr |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $344K | $165.5/hr |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $285K | $137.24/hr |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $280K | $134.74/hr |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $166K | $79.66/hr |
| 7 | Chief Executives | Management | $162K | $77.66/hr |
| 8 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $153K | $73.55/hr |
| 9 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $144K | $69.16/hr |
| 10 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $132K | $63.3/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Charleston
Cost of living vs. national average-11.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,036/mo
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