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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $87K | $41.79/hr |
| 72 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $87K | $41.62/hr |
| 73 | Financial Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $86K | $41.44/hr |
| 74 | Chemists | Science | $86K | $41.14/hr |
| 75 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $85K | $41.08/hr |
| 76 | Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | Transportation | $85K | $41/hr |
| 77 | Data Scientists | Technology | $85K | $40.91/hr |
| 78 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $85K | $40.78/hr |
| 79 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $85K | $40.7/hr |
| 80 | Statisticians | Technology | $85K | $40.7/hr |
Affordability snapshot: West Virginia
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Metro areas in West Virginia
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