Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Northern West Virginia
392 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Northern West Virginia belongs to Emergency Medicine Physicians, at $478,600 per year. The lowest published median is $19,550.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $19,550 | — |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | $21,450 | 270 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $22,680 | 260 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,890 | 1,130 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $22,970 | 3,760 |
| Childcare Workers | $23,640 | 500 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $24,010 | 80 |
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | $24,180 | 40 |
| Cashiers | $24,290 | 3,960 |
| Bakers | $24,620 | 150 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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