113 Jobs That Pay Over $75K in West Virginia (2024)

There are 113 occupations in West Virginia with a median salary above $75K 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

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

113
Jobs Over $75K

$219,880

#1: Nurse Anesthetists

$98,027

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

103,080

Workers in These Jobs

All 113 Jobs Paying Over $75K 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
40	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$98,590	$105,810	100
41	Marketing Managers	$98,590	$112,870	250
42	Computer Systems Analysts	$98,090	$97,420	1,190
43	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$97,570	$94,160	110
44	Financial Managers	$96,630	$114,410	2,520
45	Mechanical Engineers	$96,300	$94,920	720
46	Physical Therapists	$96,210	$94,130	1,210
47	Facilities Managers	$95,410	$100,220	470
48	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$94,880	$102,400	420
49	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$94,400	$96,930	190
50	Petroleum Engineers	$93,810	$105,810	260
51	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$93,800	$91,000	200
52	Power Plant Operators	$91,240	$88,660	210
53	Boilermakers	$90,390	$88,800	50
54	Construction Managers	$90,230	$99,020	570
55	Training and Development Managers	$89,980	$96,910	70
56	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$88,570	$90,080	170
57	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$88,340	$121,410	190
58	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$87,530	$87,630	200
59	Information Security Analysts	$87,420	$96,360	210
60	Civil Engineers	$86,800	$92,370	1,260
61	Occupational Therapists	$86,450	$87,460	650
62	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$86,250	$110,450	1,340
63	Labor Relations Specialists	$85,660	$88,960	270
64	Materials Engineers	$85,610	$89,790	60
65	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,080	$91,540	70
66	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,600	$93,040	100
67	Public Relations Managers	$82,990	$97,580	60
68	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$82,980	$79,220	320
69	Management Analysts	$82,830	$93,020	1,550
70	Air Traffic Controllers	$82,740	$85,350	100
71	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,650	$102,840	440
72	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$82,470	$104,620	320
73	Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers	$82,420	$75,580	60
74	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,400	$91,540	50
75	Gambling Managers	$81,690	$90,210	40
76	Software Developers	$81,380	$94,080	1,890
77	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$81,320	$83,360	160
78	Project Management Specialists	$81,320	$88,280	1,670
79	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$81,310	$78,750	570
80	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,230	$98,790	50
81	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$80,880	$81,490	840
82	Computer Programmers	$80,840	$75,420	250
83	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$80,810	$75,300	1,300
84	Chemists	$80,160	$84,420	230
85	Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians	$80,090	$80,170	60
86	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$79,940	$77,700	880
87	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,660	$81,570	60
88	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,550	$86,170	160
89	Radiation Therapists	$79,470	$80,660	60
90	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,830	$81,800	350
91	Registered Nurses	$78,730	$75,990	20,860
92	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$78,650	$69,360	260
93	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$78,580	$77,610	1,460
94	Financial Specialists, All Other	$78,420	$76,660	890
95	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$78,120	$80,560	130
96	Education Administrators, All Other	$78,020	$81,950	N/A
97	Environmental Engineers	$77,900	$82,010	450
98	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$77,860	$79,250	120
99	Social Workers, All Other	$77,380	$73,120	410
100	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$77,150	$82,960	5,490
101	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,140	$88,700	240
102	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$76,750	$92,110	220
103	Audiologists	$76,550	$73,010	110
104	Administrative Services Managers	$76,540	$82,780	1,710
105	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$76,240	$79,210	50
106	Biological Scientists, All Other	$76,000	$75,140	230
107	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$76,000	$77,080	280
108	General and Operations Managers	$75,890	$94,150	14,950
109	Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	$75,850	$72,540	50
110	Gas Plant Operators	$75,700	$71,660	550
111	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,230	$85,060	60
112	Funeral Home Managers	$75,150	$102,250	90
113	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$75,020	$75,810	160

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West Virginia High-Salary Insights

The $75K+ jobs in West Virginia are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Architecture & Engineering fields.

17.7% of all tracked occupations in WV earn a median salary above $75K. The entry point for this group is $75,020/year (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists), while the top earner makes $219,880/year.

West Virginia ranks #47 among all 50 states for the number of $75K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $75K a year in West Virginia?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 113 occupations in West Virginia with a median annual salary above $75K. This represents 17.7% 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 $75K+ list in West Virginia?

The entry point for the $75K+ list in West Virginia is $75,020/year (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists). Any occupation with a median salary above $75K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $75K+ jobs in West Virginia?

The average median salary among all 113 occupations that pay over $75K in West Virginia is $98,027 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $75K 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 $75K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $75K 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