Comprehensive salary overview for West Virginia based on 692,990 workers across 631 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in West Virginia based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $234,960 | $254,790 | 540 |
| 2 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $231,860 | $198,990 | 40 |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | $228,680 | $241,220 | 2,300 |
| 4 | Dermatologists | $215,740 | $190,320 | 60 |
| 5 | Chief Executives | $181,930 | $203,960 | 1,390 |
| 6 | Pediatricians, General | $181,410 | $182,710 | 70 |
| 7 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $170,750 | $187,000 | 50 |
| 8 | Anesthesiologists | $168,390 | $193,830 | 160 |
| 9 | Database Architects | $157,590 | $132,690 | 270 |
| 10 | Dentists, General | $147,440 | $171,380 | 400 |
| 11 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $145,430 | $150,140 | 950 |
| 12 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $143,800 | $152,840 | 460 |
| 13 | Purchasing Managers | $140,370 | $141,790 | 190 |
| 14 | Chemical Engineers | $139,730 | $135,390 | 210 |
| 15 | Natural Sciences Managers | $134,410 | $138,380 | 170 |
| 16 | Veterinarian | $134,290 | $135,660 | 390 |
| 17 | Pharmacist | $133,910 | $125,530 | 2,570 |
| 18 | Sales Engineers | $132,590 | $126,480 | N/A |
| 19 | Optometrists | $130,190 | $136,210 | 150 |
| 20 | Podiatrists | $128,760 | $160,330 | 50 |
| 21 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $126,770 | $127,500 | 640 |
| 22 | Managers, All Other | $126,250 | $130,090 | 3,120 |
| 23 | Physician Assistants | $122,970 | $121,130 | 960 |
| 24 | Nurse Practitioners | $121,640 | $122,140 | 2,280 |
| 25 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $113,030 | $118,760 | 3,550 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in West Virginia by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $18,700 | 190 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $21,180 | 1,200 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $21,250 | 140 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $22,610 | 50 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $22,730 | 290 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $22,800 | 15,590 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $23,010 | 50 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,180 | 1,490 |
| Cashiers | $23,490 | 16,730 |
| Food Batchmakers | $23,600 | 220 |
The most common jobs in West Virginia by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 21,740 | $79,990 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 18,730 | $26,560 |
| Retail Salespersons | 18,290 | $27,910 |
| Cashiers | 16,730 | $23,490 |
| General and Operations Managers | 16,070 | $80,490 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 15,590 | $22,800 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 12,580 | $34,060 |
| Truck Driver | 11,560 | $49,040 |
| Office Clerks, General | 10,950 | $34,150 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 10,400 | $35,990 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.