Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Southern West Virginia
282 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Southern West Virginia belongs to Family Medicine Physicians, at $281,510 per year. The lowest published median is $20,580.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | $20,580 | 30 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $21,700 | 130 |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | $21,970 | 60 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $22,610 | 120 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,800 | 570 |
| Cashiers | $22,860 | 2,570 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $23,030 | 1,950 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $23,760 | 80 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,960 | 100 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $24,960 | 330 |
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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