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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | Production & Manufacturing | $102K | $49.02/hr |
| 42 | Artists and Related Workers, All Other | Arts & Media | $101K | $48.75/hr |
| 43 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $100K | N/A |
| 44 | Marketing Managers | Management | $99K | $47.48/hr |
| 45 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $98K | $47.33/hr |
| 46 | Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $98K | N/A |
| 47 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $98K | $47.23/hr |
| 48 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | Engineering | $98K | $47.1/hr |
| 49 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $98K | $46.92/hr |
| 50 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $97K | $46.86/hr |
Affordability snapshot: West Virginia
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Metro areas in West Virginia
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