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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $129K | $62.12/hr |
| 22 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $129K | $62.01/hr |
| 23 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $129K | $61.83/hr |
| 24 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $127K | $61.21/hr |
| 25 | Managers, All Other | Management | $125K | $60.07/hr |
| 26 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $123K | $58.91/hr |
| 27 | Software Developers | Technology | $121K | $58.18/hr |
| 28 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $120K | $57.78/hr |
| 29 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $120K | $57.7/hr |
| 30 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $119K | $57.11/hr |
Affordability snapshot: West Virginia
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Metro areas in West Virginia
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