May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Charleston
Charleston, WV
341 occupations
Across 341 occupations with published wages in Charleston, surgeons, all other record the highest median at $619,320 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Charleston
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | $619,320 | 60 | |
| 2 | Radiologists | $482,670 | 60 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $344,250 | 90 | |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other | $285,470 | 180 | |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | $280,250 | 220 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,690 | 70 | |
| 7 | Chief Executives | $161,540 | 240 | |
| 8 | Dentists, General | $152,980 | 70 | |
| 9 | Industrial Engineers | $143,860 | 160 | |
| 10 | Pharmacists | $131,660 | 340 | |
| 11 | Computer Network Architects | $131,210 | 70 | |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | $129,260 | 370 | |
| 13 | Electrical Engineers | $129,250 | 60 | |
| 14 | Physician Assistants | $126,620 | 190 | |
| 15 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $125,470 | 280 | |
| 16 | Software Developers | $122,980 | 350 | |
| 17 | Engineers, All Other | $119,900 | 130 | |
| 18 | Financial Managers | $116,300 | 450 | |
| 19 | Veterinarians | $112,140 | 50 | |
| 20 | Industrial Production Managers | $107,960 | 110 | |
| 21 | Managers, All Other | $107,490 | — | |
| 22 | Human Resources Managers | $105,920 | 80 | |
| 23 | Database Architects | $104,570 | 30 | |
| 24 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $103,940 | 40 | |
| 25 | Physical Therapists | $103,760 | 140 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 4,320 | $80,230 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,200 | $28,680 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,650 | $29,050 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 2,230 | $23,180 |
| Cashiers | 2,170 | $26,280 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,160 | $83,190 |
| Security Guards | 2,160 | $20,800 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,650 | $37,480 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,630 | $43,550 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,490 | $30,330 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Security Guards | $20,800 | 2,160 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $21,990 | — |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,380 | 730 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $23,060 | 380 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $23,180 | 2,230 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $25,470 | 190 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,480 | 70 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $25,670 | 60 |
| Cashiers | $26,280 | 2,170 |
| Dishwashers | $26,440 | 210 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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