39 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in West Virginia (2024)

There are 39 occupations in West Virginia with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Nurse Anesthetists at $219,880/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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39
Jobs Over $100K

$219,880

#1: Nurse Anesthetists

$125,431

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

29,780

Workers in These Jobs

All 39 Jobs Paying Over $100K in West Virginia

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Nurse Anesthetists	$219,880	$232,410	470
2	Anesthesiologists	$197,500	$248,690	190
3	Pediatricians, General	$175,360	$181,010	110
4	Chief Executives	$172,090	$214,270	1,560
5	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$167,480	$180,940	50
6	Family Medicine Physicians	$158,500	$182,890	160
7	Dentists, General	$156,000	$181,980	470
8	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$145,420	$151,090	1,110
9	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$139,650	$147,880	520
10	Optometrists	$139,080	$135,680	160
11	Purchasing Managers	$132,350	$135,910	160
12	Chemical Engineers	$130,640	$121,270	200
13	Pharmacists	$130,150	$121,000	2,530
14	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$129,200	$137,530	490
15	Engineers, All Other	$127,880	$120,430	430
16	Natural Sciences Managers	$125,100	$127,870	160
17	Veterinarians	$122,550	$128,570	350
18	Physician Assistants	$120,820	$121,790	750
19	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$111,660	$109,520	40
20	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$111,580	$110,390	110
21	Managers, All Other	$110,150	$119,080	2,630
22	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$109,520	$92,810	200
23	Nurse Practitioners	$108,830	$113,450	1,860
24	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,480	$132,700	2,120
25	Radiologists	$105,740	$154,990	90
26	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,540	$103,210	300
27	Medical and Health Services Managers	$105,510	$130,850	2,060
28	Industrial Production Managers	$104,960	$118,040	820
29	Computer Occupations, All Other	$104,920	$109,910	3,390
30	Sales Managers	$103,870	$124,690	1,050
31	Human Resources Managers	$103,730	$114,790	640
32	Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,610	$97,500	40
33	Commercial Pilots	$102,700	$142,960	50
34	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$101,550	$96,830	220
35	Lawyers	$100,810	$114,460	2,430
36	Physical Scientists, All Other	$100,380	$108,340	120
37	Electrical Engineers	$100,230	$102,210	630
38	Industrial Engineers	$100,230	$102,480	830
39	Computer Network Architects	$100,180	$104,250	280

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West Virginia High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in West Virginia are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Architecture & Engineering fields.

6.1% of all tracked occupations in WV earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,180/year (Computer Network Architects), while the top earner makes $219,880/year.

West Virginia ranks #49 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in West Virginia?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 39 occupations in West Virginia with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 6.1% of all tracked occupations in WV.

What is the highest paying job in West Virginia?

The highest paying occupation in West Virginia is Nurse Anesthetists with a median salary of $219,880 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in West Virginia?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in West Virginia is $100,180/year (Computer Network Architects). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in West Virginia?

The average median salary among all 39 occupations that pay over $100K in West Virginia is $125,431 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in West Virginia?

High-paying jobs in West Virginia typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $100K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

More Salary Data for West Virginia

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics