May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Northern West Virginia
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area
392 occupations
Across 392 occupations with published wages in Northern West Virginia, emergency medicine physicians record the highest median at $478,600 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Northern West Virginia
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,870 | $28,010 |
| Cashiers | 3,960 | $24,290 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 3,760 | $22,970 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,530 | $28,980 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,380 | $78,990 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,230 | $79,150 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,070 | $47,510 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,720 | $33,070 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,640 | $36,610 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 2,100 | $49,450 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 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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