Salaries in West Virginia by Occupation
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| Occupation | Median pay in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $73,320/year |
| Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician | $45,470/year |
| Architect, Except Landscape and Naval | $96,470/year |
| Athletic Trainer | $50,510/year |
| Audiologist | $79,990/year |
B
| Occupation | Median pay in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Bartender | $29,630/year |
| Bus Driver, Transit and Intercity | $39,260/year |
C
| Occupation | Median pay in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician | $45,910/year |
| Carpenter | $48,710/year |
| Chef and Head Cook | $61,100/year |
| Chemical Engineer | $129,210/year |
| Childcare Worker | $27,710/year |
| Civil Engineer | $86,930/year |
| Computer Programmer | $65,320/year |
| Construction Manager | $95,740/year |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $56,790/year |
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| Occupation | Median pay in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Data Scientist | $85,090/year |
| Dental Assistant | $37,960/year |
| Dental Hygienist | $73,840/year |
| Dentist, General | $170,370/year |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $76,820/year |
| Dietitian and Nutritionist | $89,440/year |
E
| Occupation | Median pay in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineer | $113,420/year |
| Electrician | $64,810/year |
| Emergency Medical Technician | $34,360/year |
| Epidemiologist | $70,540/year |
| Exercise Physiologist | $50,270/year |
F
| Occupation | Median pay in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Firefighter | $37,350/year |
G
| Occupation | Median pay in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designer | $40,350/year |
H
| Occupation | Median pay in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $38,740/year |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $28,010/year |
| Human Resources Manager | $120,020/year |
I
| Occupation | Median pay in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineer | $108,360/year |
| Interior Designer | $49,800/year |
J
| Occupation | Median pay in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Judge, Magistrate Judge, and Magistrate | $63,240/year |
K
| Occupation | Median pay in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher, Except Special Education | $58,790/year |
L
| Occupation | Median pay in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Lawyer | $102,420/year |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $42,980/year |
| Lifeguard, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker | $24,670/year |
| Loan Officer | $57,580/year |
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| Occupation | Median pay in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Machinist | $47,350/year |
| Marketing Manager | $98,750/year |
| Massage Therapist | $46,600/year |
| Mechanical Engineer | $97,390/year |
| Medical Assistant | $37,180/year |
| Mortician, Undertaker, and Funeral Arranger | $47,960/year |
N
| Occupation | Median pay in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Neurologist | $63,500/year |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $76,460/year |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $278,530/year |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,320/year |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,720/year |
O
| Occupation | Median pay in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapist | $96,190/year |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $60,370/year |
| Optometrist | $118,010/year |
| Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric | $597,740/year |
P
| Occupation | Median pay in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $59,000/year |
| Paramedic | $48,460/year |
| Pediatrician, General | $158,470/year |
| Petroleum Engineer | $93,360/year |
| Pharmacist | $133,430/year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $38,210/year |
| Phlebotomist | $39,250/year |
| Physical Therapist | $96,600/year |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $34,840/year |
| Physician Assistant | $128,610/year |
| Physicians, All Other | $258,020/year |
| Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter | $56,980/year |
| Podiatrist | $207,000/year |
| Preschool Teacher, Except Special Education | $32,480/year |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $53,120/year |
| Psychiatrist | $63,320/year |
| Psychologists, All Other | $46,350/year |
R
| Occupation | Median pay in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Radiation Therapist | $71,590/year |
| Radiologic Technologist and Technician | $74,150/year |
| Radiologist | $471,650/year |
| Real Estate Broker | $58,960/year |
| Registered Nurse | $80,130/year |
| Respiratory Therapist | $68,670/year |
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| Occupation | Median pay in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Sales Manager | $94,830/year |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $40,370/year |
| Security Guard | $28,800/year |
| Software Developer | $121,000/year |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $80,970/year |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $49,430/year |
| Surgical Assistant | $50,870/year |
| Surgical Technologist | $49,110/year |
T
| Occupation | Median pay in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $64,140/year |
V
| Occupation | Median pay in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Veterinarian | $128,990/year |
W
| Occupation | Median pay in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Web Developer | $78,240/year |
| Welder, Cutter, Solderer, and Brazer | $48,810/year |
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
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