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.
$104K
Avg. median salary
88.72
Cost of living index
$1,036
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Charleston
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Chemists | Science | $89K | $42.62/hr |
| 42 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $88K | $42.43/hr |
| 43 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $87K | $41.72/hr |
| 44 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $86K | $41.38/hr |
| 45 | Gas Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $86K | $41.25/hr |
| 46 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $86K | $41.11/hr |
| 47 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $85K | $40.98/hr |
| 48 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $85K | N/A |
| 49 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | Engineering | $84K | $40.6/hr |
| 50 | Facilities Managers | Management | $84K | $40.5/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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