Salaries in West Virginia
Typical pay for 618 jobs in West Virginia. The median for all workers is $45,300 a year ($21.78 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$45,300
Median hourly
$21.78
Workers
701,610
vs U.S. median
-11%
Highest paying jobs in West Virginia
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $597,740 | 120 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $491,230 | 300 |
| Radiologist | $471,650 | 360 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $468,210 | 240 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $400,070 | 50 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $300,810 | 100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $278,530 | 740 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $272,680 | 320 |
| Physicians, All Other | $258,020 | 1,980 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $235,370 | 40 |
| Podiatrist | $207,000 | 50 |
| Dentists, General | $170,370 | 420 |
| Pediatricians, General | $158,470 | 140 |
| Chief Executive | $151,950 | 1,700 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $149,430 | 420 |
Most common jobs in West Virginia
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 23,430 | $80,130 |
| Retail Salesperson | 19,050 | $28,950 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 18,890 | $28,010 |
| Cashier | 17,360 | $26,370 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 16,490 | $23,120 |
| General and Operations Managers | 15,300 | $82,500 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 12,520 | $34,510 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 12,190 | $49,480 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 11,300 | $36,990 |
| Customer Service Representative | 9,860 | $38,430 |
| Office Clerks, General | 9,430 | $35,020 |
| Nursing Assistant | 9,390 | $36,720 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 9,340 | $30,980 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 8,820 | $40,370 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 8,600 | $35,380 |
Metro areas in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median pay, all jobs | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Beckley, WV | $41,850 | 43,080 |
| Charleston, WV | $45,830 | 103,450 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $47,440 | 107,170 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $44,600 | 140,740 |
| Morgantown, WV | $47,350 | 67,370 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $42,000 | 36,280 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $71,060 | 3,136,190 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $45,840 | 36,220 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $44,250 | 58,130 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $47,070 | 67,740 |
All 618 jobs by category
Management Occupations (33)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (28)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (14)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (22)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (27)Community and Social Service Occupations (15)Legal Occupations (7)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (50)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (22)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (59)Healthcare Support Occupations (15)Protective Service Occupations (21)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (15)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (9)Personal Care and Service Occupations (25)Sales and Related Occupations (19)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (48)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (7)Construction and Extraction Occupations (45)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (39)Production Occupations (62)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (36)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $122,520 | $58.91 | 360 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $46,840 | $22.52 | 600 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $107,140 | $51.51 | 3,380 |
| Computer Programmer | $65,320 | $31.40 | 140 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $55,350 | $26.61 | 2,250 |
| Data Scientist | $85,090 | $40.91 | 390 |
| Database Administrator | $73,490 | $35.33 | 240 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $74,490 | $35.81 | 1,510 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $64,100 | $30.82 | 200 |
| Software Developer | $121,000 | $58.18 | 2,650 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $62,300 | $29.95 | 390 |
| Statistician | $84,660 | $40.70 | 90 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $71,880 | $34.56 | 200 |
| Web Developer | $78,240 | $37.62 | 400 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $52,220 | $25.11 | 2,380 |
| Clergy | $48,460 | $23.30 | 290 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $41,060 | $19.74 | 510 |
| Community Health Worker | $37,950 | $18.25 | 310 |
| Counselors, All Other | $44,810 | $21.55 | 220 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $55,520 | $26.69 | 1,260 |
| Health Education Specialist | $62,760 | $30.17 | 400 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $60,140 | $28.92 | 1,100 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $55,700 | $26.78 | 90 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $50,070 | $24.07 | 420 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $53,120 | $25.54 | 890 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $48,050 | $23.10 | 470 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $39,290 | $18.89 | 3,320 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $62,590 | $30.09 | 680 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $49,430 | $23.76 | 2,100 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $78,870 | $37.92 | 90 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $63,240 | $30.40 | 350 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $52,120 | $25.06 | 260 |
| Lawyer | $102,420 | $49.24 | 2,440 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $55,890 | $26.87 | 160 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $59,000 | $28.37 | 1,660 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $77,230 | $37.13 | 350 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Director | $63,550 | $30.56 | 30 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $101,400 | $48.75 | 50 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $46,590 | $22.40 | 200 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $35,400 | $17.02 | 130 |
| Broadcast Technician | $27,310 | $13.13 | 120 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $43,390 | $20.86 | 60 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $52,050 | — | 910 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $73,030 | $35.11 | 110 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $56,790 | $27.30 | 90 |
| Editor | $56,630 | $27.23 | 260 |
| Film and Video Editors | $48,440 | $23.29 | 30 |
| Floral Designer | $29,860 | $14.35 | 250 |
| Graphic Designer | $40,350 | $19.40 | 520 |
| Interior Designer | $49,800 | $23.94 | 90 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $36,660 | $17.63 | 750 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $35,280 | $16.96 | 190 |
| Photographer | $36,110 | $17.36 | 110 |
| Producers and Directors | $46,660 | $22.43 | 230 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $56,730 | $27.27 | 350 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $60,940 | $29.30 | 40 |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $46,490 | — | 50 |
| Writers and Authors | $64,410 | $30.97 | 110 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $37,960 | $18.25 | 1,290 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $38,740 | $18.63 | 780 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $28,010 | $13.47 | 18,890 |
| Massage Therapist | $46,600 | $22.40 | 250 |
| Medical Assistant | $37,180 | $17.87 | 4,540 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $44,830 | $21.55 | 530 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $37,440 | $18.00 | 90 |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,720 | $17.66 | 9,390 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $60,370 | $29.02 | 340 |
| Orderly | $31,770 | $15.28 | 250 |
| Phlebotomist | $39,250 | $18.87 | 1,530 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $34,840 | $16.75 | 170 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $60,430 | $29.05 | 980 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $37,910 | $18.22 | 220 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $32,350 | $15.55 | 730 |
Protective Service Occupations
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $29,630 | $14.24 | 3,340 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $61,100 | $29.38 | 350 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $23,120 | $11.12 | 16,490 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $29,740 | $14.30 | 4,420 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $29,590 | $14.23 | 6,450 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $27,440 | $13.19 | 620 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,150 | $13.05 | 1,170 |
| Dishwasher | $26,460 | $12.72 | 1,640 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,070 | $12.54 | 6,240 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $33,070 | $15.90 | 6,390 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $21,640 | $10.40 | 70 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $28,360 | $13.63 | 2,960 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $30,170 | $14.51 | 460 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,420 | $11.74 | 1,580 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $35,380 | $17.01 | 8,600 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Cleaning Workers, All Other | $42,010 | $20.20 | 60 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $41,450 | $19.93 | 740 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $55,910 | $26.88 | 390 |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other | $38,060 | $18.30 | 80 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $30,980 | $14.90 | 9,340 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $32,240 | $15.50 | 3,340 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $28,090 | $13.51 | 6,110 |
| Pest Control Worker | $37,510 | $18.03 | 460 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $49,140 | $23.62 | 1,420 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Sales and Related Occupations
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | $24,960 | $12.00 | 150 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $31,050 | $14.93 | 100 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $48,460 | $23.30 | 40 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $53,190 | $25.57 | 70 |
| Log Graders and Scalers | $43,040 | $20.69 | 90 |
| Logging Equipment Operator | $36,130 | $17.37 | 310 |
| Logging Workers, All Other | $41,790 | $20.09 | n/a |