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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $97K | $46.82/hr |
| 52 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $97K | $46.75/hr |
| 53 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $97K | $46.74/hr |
| 54 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.44/hr |
| 55 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $96K | $46.38/hr |
| 56 | Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | Management | $96K | $46.28/hr |
| 57 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $96K | $46.25/hr |
| 58 | Construction Managers | Management | $96K | $46.03/hr |
| 59 | Facilities Managers | Management | $95K | $45.7/hr |
| 60 | Sales Managers | Management | $95K | $45.59/hr |
Affordability snapshot: West Virginia
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Metro areas in West Virginia
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