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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Charleston
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | Engineering | $97K | $46.4/hr |
| 32 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $96K | $46.18/hr |
| 33 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $95K | $45.58/hr |
| 34 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $94K | $45.29/hr |
| 35 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $92K | $44.43/hr |
| 36 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $92K | $44.42/hr |
| 37 | Sales Managers | Management | $92K | $44.19/hr |
| 38 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $92K | $44/hr |
| 39 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $90K | $43.08/hr |
| 40 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $89K | $42.72/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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