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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $131K | $63.08/hr |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $129K | $62.14/hr |
| 13 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $129K | $62.14/hr |
| 14 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $127K | $60.87/hr |
| 15 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $125K | $60.32/hr |
| 16 | Software Developers | Technology | $123K | $59.13/hr |
| 17 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $120K | $57.64/hr |
| 18 | Financial Managers | Management | $116K | $55.91/hr |
| 19 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $112K | $53.91/hr |
| 20 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $108K | $51.9/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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