Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in West Virginia
618 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in West Virginia belongs to Gambling Service Workers, All Other, at $19,030 per year. The highest is $597,740.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $19,030 | 300 | |
| 2 | Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $19,740 | 180 | |
| 3 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $21,640 | 70 | |
| 4 | Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $22,080 | 610 | |
| 5 | Cooks, Fast Food | $23,120 | 16,490 | |
| 6 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $23,400 | 300 | |
| 7 | Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $24,090 | 50 | |
| 8 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,420 | 1,580 | |
| 9 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $24,670 | 450 | |
| 10 | Agricultural Workers, All Other | $24,960 | 150 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $597,740 | 120 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $491,230 | 300 |
| Radiologists | $471,650 | 360 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $468,210 | 240 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $400,070 | 50 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $300,810 | 100 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $278,530 | 740 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $272,680 | 320 |
| Physicians, All Other | $258,020 | 1,980 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $235,370 | 40 |
| Podiatrists | $207,000 | 50 |
| Dentists, General | $170,370 | 420 |
| Pediatricians, General | $158,470 | 140 |
| Chief Executives | $151,950 | 1,700 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $149,430 | 420 |
| Purchasing Managers | $147,220 | 180 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,820 | 1,100 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $138,010 | 160 |
| Sales Engineers | $135,260 | 40 |
| Pharmacists | $133,430 | 2,260 |
| Chemical Engineers | $129,210 | 160 |
| Veterinarians | $128,990 | 390 |
| Physician Assistants | $128,610 | 1,080 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $127,320 | 2,550 |
| Managers, All Other | $124,940 | 3,640 |
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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