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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $79K | $37.9/hr |
| 62 | Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | Legal | $79K | $37.76/hr |
| 63 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $78K | N/A |
| 64 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $78K | $37.41/hr |
| 65 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $78K | $37.39/hr |
| 66 | Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | Production & Manufacturing | $78K | $37.34/hr |
| 67 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $78K | $37.27/hr |
| 68 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $76K | $36.49/hr |
| 69 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $74K | $35.62/hr |
| 70 | Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators | Transportation | $73K | $35.14/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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