Top Paying Jobs in West Virginia
West Virginia has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 81,810 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($597,740), Emergency Medicine Physicians ($491,230), Radiologists ($471,650). The cost of living index is 89.03 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,008/month.
State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
Highest paying careers in West Virginia
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $207K | $99.52/hr |
| 12 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $170K | $81.91/hr |
| 13 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $158K | $76.19/hr |
| 14 | Chief Executives | Management | $152K | $73.05/hr |
| 15 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $149K | $71.84/hr |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $147K | $70.78/hr |
| 17 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $140K | $67.22/hr |
| 18 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $138K | $66.35/hr |
| 19 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $135K | $65.03/hr |
| 20 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $133K | $64.15/hr |
Affordability snapshot: West Virginia
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Metro areas in West Virginia
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