May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Southern West Virginia
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area
282 occupations
Across 282 occupations with published wages in Southern West Virginia, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $281,510 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Southern West Virginia
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,160 | $27,400 |
| Cashiers | 2,570 | $22,860 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 1,950 | $23,030 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,720 | $29,320 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,700 | $48,090 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,580 | $76,580 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,540 | $75,620 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 1,490 | $50,930 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,200 | $31,140 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,090 | $36,440 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 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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