Top Paying Jobs in Wheeling, WV-OH
Wheeling, WV-OH has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 14,310 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($321,820), Chief Executives ($172,470), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($136,520). The cost of living index is 88.32 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $991/month.
$86K
Avg. median salary
88.32
Cost of living index
$991
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Wheeling
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Facilities Managers | Management | $84K | $40.47/hr |
| 42 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $84K | N/A |
| 43 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | Repair & Maintenance | $83K | $39.89/hr |
| 44 | Gas Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $83K | $39.77/hr |
| 45 | Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | Construction & Trades | $81K | $38.99/hr |
| 46 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | Production & Manufacturing | $81K | $38.99/hr |
| 47 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $81K | $38.94/hr |
| 48 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $80K | $38.67/hr |
| 49 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $80K | $38.27/hr |
| 50 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $79K | $38.19/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Wheeling
Cost of living vs. national average-11.7% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$991/mo
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