Highest-Paying Jobs in West Virginia (2025)
Ranking 136 occupations by median salary in West Virginia · Source: BLS OES & H-1B filings
Avg. Median Salary (WV)
$87,749
-13.8% vs national avg
National Median
$101,797
across all states
Total Employed
339K+
workers tracked in West Virginia
Top 25 Highest-Paying Jobs in West Virginia
Occupations in West Virginia ranked by median annual salary (2025 BLS OES data).
| Rank | Occupation | Median Salary | vs National | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physician | $491,230 | +38.8% | 300 |
| 2 | Radiologist | $471,650 | +25.4% | 360 |
| 3 | Surgeon | $468,210 | +24.0% | 240 |
| 4 | Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,810 | -2.1% | 100 |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetist | $278,530 | +13.6% | 740 |
| 6 | Family Medicine Physician | $272,680 | +5.7% | 320 |
| 7 | Podiatrist | $207,000 | +16.1% | 50 |
| 8 | Dentist | $170,370 | -3.0% | 420 |
| 9 | Pediatrician | $158,470 | -26.5% | 140 |
| 10 | Chief Executive Officer | $151,950 | -28.5% | 2K |
| 11 | Engineering Manager | $149,430 | -10.0% | 420 |
| 12 | Purchasing Manager | $147,220 | +5.3% | 180 |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | $139,820 | -14.2% | 1K |
| 14 | Pharmacist | $133,430 | -6.6% | 2K |
| 15 | Chemical Engineer | $129,210 | +11.7% | 160 |
| 16 | Veterinarian | $128,990 | +3.2% | 390 |
| 17 | Physician Assistant | $128,610 | -5.5% | 1K |
| 18 | Nurse Practitioner | $127,320 | -4.8% | 3K |
| 19 | Computer Network Architect | $122,520 | -3.1% | 360 |
| 20 | Software Developer | $121,000 | -5.0% | 3K |
| 21 | Human Resources Manager | $120,020 | -13.4% | 510 |
| 22 | Optometrist | $118,010 | -13.3% | 150 |
| 23 | Electrical Engineer | $113,420 | -0.9% | 500 |
| 24 | Financial Manager | $113,140 | -24.9% | 3K |
| 25 | Medical and Health Services Manager | $112,010 | -6.9% | 2K |
Healthcare
Emergency Medicine Physician
300 employed
$491,230
+38.8% vs national
Radiologist
360 employed
$471,650
+25.4% vs national
Surgeon
240 employed
$468,210
+24.0% vs national
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
100 employed
$300,810
-2.1% vs national
Nurse Anesthetist
740 employed
$278,530
+13.6% vs national
Family Medicine Physician
320 employed
$272,680
+5.7% vs national
Podiatrist
50 employed
$207,000
+16.1% vs national
Dentist
420 employed
$170,370
-3.0% vs national
Pediatrician
140 employed
$158,470
-26.5% vs national
Pharmacist
2K employed
$133,430
-6.6% vs national
Veterinarian
390 employed
$128,990
+3.2% vs national
Physician Assistant
1K employed
$128,610
-5.5% vs national
Nurse Practitioner
3K employed
$127,320
-4.8% vs national
Optometrist
150 employed
$118,010
-13.3% vs national
Medical and Health Services Manager
2K employed
$112,010
-6.9% vs national
Physical Therapist
1K employed
$96,600
-4.9% vs national
Occupational Therapist
700 employed
$96,190
-2.6% vs national
Dietitian and Nutritionist
520 employed
$89,440
+21.7% vs national
Speech-Language Pathologist
880 employed
$80,970
-11.3% vs national
Registered Nurse
23K employed
$80,130
-14.8% vs national
Radiologic Technologist
2K employed
$74,150
-8.8% vs national
Dental Hygienist
1K employed
$73,840
-23.8% vs national
Internal Medicine Physician
630 employed
$72,680
-72.1% vs national
Respiratory Therapist
1K employed
$68,670
-18.1% vs national
Psychiatrist
90 employed
$63,320
-75.4% vs national
Licensed Practical Nurse
6K employed
$55,360
-17.1% vs national
Social Worker
420 employed
$50,070
-12.4% vs national
Mental Health Counselor
2K employed
$49,430
-16.8% vs national
Rehabilitation Counselor
470 employed
$48,050
-0.2% vs national
Pharmacy Technician
4K employed
$38,210
-15.9% vs national
Dental Assistant
1K employed
$37,960
-22.7% vs national
Medical Assistant
5K employed
$37,180
-16.6% vs national
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
9K employed
$36,720
-12.2% vs national
Home Health and Personal Care Aide
19K employed
$28,010
-19.8% vs national
Management
Chief Executive Officer
2K employed
$151,950
-28.5% vs national
Purchasing Manager
180 employed
$147,220
+5.3% vs national
Human Resources Manager
510 employed
$120,020
-13.4% vs national
Industrial Production Manager
1K employed
$111,760
-10.2% vs national
Marketing Manager
300 employed
$98,750
-32.6% vs national
Management Analyst
2K employed
$97,470
-0.3% vs national
Construction Manager
600 employed
$95,740
-16.2% vs national
Sales Manager
1K employed
$94,830
-32.0% vs national
Project Management Specialist
3K employed
$91,780
-7.0% vs national
Administrative Services Manager
2K employed
$84,820
-25.2% vs national
General and Operations Manager
15K employed
$82,500
-23.7% vs national
Public Relations Manager
70 employed
$82,380
-36.3% vs national
Human Resources Specialist
3K employed
$66,860
-8.0% vs national
Property and Real Estate Manager
1K employed
$54,860
-19.8% vs national
Engineering
Engineering Manager
420 employed
$149,430
-10.0% vs national
Chemical Engineer
160 employed
$129,210
+11.7% vs national
Electrical Engineer
500 employed
$113,420
-0.9% vs national
Industrial Engineer
850 employed
$108,360
+1.7% vs national
Mechanical Engineer
760 employed
$97,390
-7.6% vs national
Petroleum Engineer
380 employed
$93,360
-30.0% vs national
Civil Engineer
1K employed
$86,930
-12.3% vs national
Environmental Engineer
370 employed
$83,200
-20.1% vs national
Technology
Computer and Information Systems Manager
1K employed
$139,820
-14.2% vs national
Computer Network Architect
360 employed
$122,520
-3.1% vs national
Software Developer
3K employed
$121,000
-5.0% vs national
Software Engineer
3K employed
$107,140
+0.4% vs national
Data Scientist
390 employed
$85,090
-20.7% vs national
Statistician
90 employed
$84,660
-14.1% vs national
Web Developer
400 employed
$78,240
-9.3% vs national
Network Administrator
2K employed
$74,490
-20.5% vs national
Web and Digital Interface Designer
200 employed
$71,880
-16.3% vs national
Computer Programmer
140 employed
$65,320
-32.0% vs national
Operations Research Analyst
200 employed
$64,100
-28.2% vs national
Multimedia Artist and Animator
40 employed
$60,940
-22.7% vs national
Computer User Support Specialist
2K employed
$55,350
-8.9% vs national
Computer Network Support Specialist
600 employed
$46,840
-36.1% vs national
Finance
Financial Manager
3K employed
$113,140
-24.9% vs national
Tax Examiner
920 employed
$86,200
+7.2% vs national
Personal Financial Advisor
670 employed
$80,010
-19.2% vs national
Budget Analyst
180 employed
$78,850
-10.7% vs national
Accountant
5K employed
$73,320
-11.2% vs national
Financial Analyst
400 employed
$69,030
-29.0% vs national
Compliance Officer
2K employed
$64,270
-18.6% vs national
Financial Examiner
240 employed
$60,590
-32.1% vs national
Loan Officer
1K employed
$57,580
-24.6% vs national
Credit Analyst
220 employed
$57,320
-29.8% vs national
Securities Sales Agent
930 employed
$50,050
-31.1% vs national
Insurance Sales Agent
1K employed
$45,480
-28.4% vs national
Legal
Science
Chemist
180 employed
$85,560
-7.0% vs national
Medical Scientist
330 employed
$82,690
-10.4% vs national
Environmental Scientist
250 employed
$82,100
+2.6% vs national
Psychologist
920 employed
$77,040
-20.7% vs national
Geoscientist
90 employed
$76,060
-16.1% vs national
Urban and Regional Planner
160 employed
$61,390
-26.8% vs national
Skilled Trades
Construction Supervisor
5K employed
$80,060
-3.5% vs national
Electrician
4K employed
$64,810
-6.5% vs national
Plumber
2K employed
$56,980
-16.9% vs national
Construction Laborer
7K employed
$42,670
-13.4% vs national
Maintenance and Repair Worker
8K employed
$38,890
-23.2% vs national
Automotive Service Technician
4K employed
$37,660
-27.8% vs national
Air Traffic Controller
60 employed
$28,670
-49.7% vs national
Business & Operations
Purchasing Agent
1K employed
$75,670
-1.6% vs national
Logistician
590 employed
$71,590
-14.2% vs national
Training and Development Specialist
2K employed
$64,960
-5.4% vs national
Writer and Author
110 employed
$64,410
-8.9% vs national
Real Estate Sales Agent
370 employed
$59,050
+0.1% vs national
Real Estate Broker
140 employed
$58,960
-15.9% vs national
Public Relations Specialist
350 employed
$56,730
-18.3% vs national
Editor
260 employed
$56,630
-15.1% vs national
Market Research Analyst
2K employed
$52,340
-28.2% vs national
Creative
Commercial and Industrial Designer
110 employed
$73,030
-10.8% vs national
Art Director
30 employed
$63,550
-33.1% vs national
Interior Designer
90 employed
$49,800
-24.4% vs national
Producer and Director
230 employed
$46,660
-34.0% vs national
Audio and Video Technician
200 employed
$46,590
-14.2% vs national
Graphic Designer
520 employed
$40,350
-33.4% vs national
Education
Instructional Coordinator
730 employed
$69,600
-8.7% vs national
Kindergarten Teacher
730 employed
$58,790
-8.4% vs national
Middle School Teacher
4K employed
$57,210
-16.6% vs national
Secondary School Teacher
4K employed
$56,610
-19.6% vs national
Elementary School Teacher
5K employed
$55,630
-18.4% vs national
School Counselor
1K employed
$55,520
-14.5% vs national
Tutor
540 employed
$45,010
+0.9% vs national
Librarian
610 employed
$42,980
-36.3% vs national