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The average salary in West Virginia is $62,235 per year (median, 2025). The highest-paying job in WV is Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric at $597,740. This page covers all 618 occupations tracked by BLS in West Virginia.
Data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 | Last updated: 2026-05-19
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| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $597,740 | $522,050 | 120 |
| 2 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $491,230 | $381,470 | 300 |
| 3 | Radiologists | $471,650 | $390,970 | 360 |
| 4 | Physicians, Pathologists | $400,070 | $295,150 | 50 |
| 5 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $300,810 | $265,520 | 100 |
| 6 | Nurse Anesthetists | $278,530 | $275,100 | 740 |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physicians | $272,680 | $260,430 | 320 |
| 8 | Podiatrists | $207,000 | $187,630 | 50 |
| 9 | Dentists, General | $170,370 | $200,640 | 420 |
| 10 | Pediatricians, General | $158,470 | $164,720 | 140 |
| 11 | Chief Executives | $151,950 | $192,840 | 1,700 |
| 12 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $149,430 | $154,690 | 420 |
| 13 | Purchasing Managers | $147,220 | $147,100 | 180 |
| 14 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,820 | $141,510 | 1,100 |
| 15 | Natural Sciences Managers | $138,010 | $143,790 | 160 |
| 16 | Sales Engineers | $135,260 | $134,050 | 40 |
| 17 | Pharmacists | $133,430 | $131,300 | 2,260 |
| 18 | Chemical Engineers | $129,210 | $134,630 | 160 |
| 19 | Veterinarians | $128,990 | $127,520 | 390 |
| 20 | Physician Assistants | $128,610 | $128,830 | 1,080 |
| 21 | Nurse Practitioners | $127,320 | $126,780 | 2,550 |
| 22 | Computer Network Architects | $122,520 | $114,450 | 360 |
| 23 | Software Developers | $121,000 | $118,410 | 2,650 |
| 24 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $120,170 | $109,080 | 90 |
| 25 | Human Resources Managers | $120,020 | $132,200 | 510 |
The average salary in West Virginia ($62,235) exceeds the national average.
The highest-paying job, Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric, pays $535,505 more than the WV average.
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All salary figures for West Virginia from BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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