Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Beckley
196 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Beckley belongs to Cooks, Fast Food, at $22,370 per year. The highest is $281,110.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cooks, Fast Food | $22,370 | 1,170 | |
| 2 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,710 | 90 | |
| 3 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,050 | 140 | |
| 4 | Cashiers | $24,650 | 1,230 | |
| 5 | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $24,960 | 180 | |
| 6 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $25,000 | 110 | |
| 7 | Dishwashers | $25,150 | 130 | |
| 8 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $25,950 | 470 | |
| 9 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $26,670 | 490 | |
| 10 | Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $26,750 | 70 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $281,110 | 100 |
| Dentists, General | $199,360 | 40 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $134,150 | 40 |
| Pharmacists | $133,250 | 150 |
| Physician Assistants | $131,750 | 100 |
| Chief Executives | $131,040 | 80 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $125,600 | 30 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $124,790 | 200 |
| Electrical Engineers | $123,450 | 40 |
| Financial Managers | $115,130 | 150 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $112,400 | 40 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $106,320 | 150 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $103,520 | 70 |
| Software Developers | $100,840 | 40 |
| Facilities Managers | $100,780 | 60 |
| Managers, All Other | $98,080 | 170 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $97,250 | 340 |
| Physical Therapists | $95,970 | 80 |
| Management Analysts | $94,520 | 80 |
| Occupational Therapists | $93,820 | 30 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $91,560 | 80 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $89,440 | 30 |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | $89,380 | 70 |
| Lawyers | $87,930 | 80 |
| Civil Engineers | $87,520 | 60 |
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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