May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in West Virginia
West Virginia
618 occupations
Across 618 occupations with published wages in West Virginia, orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric record the highest median at $597,740 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in West Virginia
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $597,740 | 120 | |
| 2 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $491,230 | 300 | |
| 3 | Radiologists | $471,650 | 360 | |
| 4 | Surgeons, All Other | $468,210 | 240 | |
| 5 | Physicians, Pathologists | $400,070 | 50 | |
| 6 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $300,810 | 100 | |
| 7 | Nurse Anesthetists | $278,530 | 740 | |
| 8 | Family Medicine Physicians | $272,680 | 320 | |
| 9 | Physicians, All Other | $258,020 | 1,980 | |
| 10 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $235,370 | 40 | |
| 11 | Podiatrists | $207,000 | 50 | |
| 12 | Dentists, General | $170,370 | 420 | |
| 13 | Pediatricians, General | $158,470 | 140 | |
| 14 | Chief Executives | $151,950 | 1,700 | |
| 15 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $149,430 | 420 | |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | $147,220 | 180 | |
| 17 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,820 | 1,100 | |
| 18 | Natural Sciences Managers | $138,010 | 160 | |
| 19 | Sales Engineers | $135,260 | 40 | |
| 20 | Pharmacists | $133,430 | 2,260 | |
| 21 | Chemical Engineers | $129,210 | 160 | |
| 22 | Veterinarians | $128,990 | 390 | |
| 23 | Physician Assistants | $128,610 | 1,080 | |
| 24 | Nurse Practitioners | $127,320 | 2,550 | |
| 25 | Managers, All Other | $124,940 | 3,640 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 23,430 | $80,130 |
| Retail Salespersons | 19,050 | $28,950 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 18,890 | $28,010 |
| Cashiers | 17,360 | $26,370 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 16,490 | $23,120 |
| General and Operations Managers | 15,300 | $82,500 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 12,520 | $34,510 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 12,190 | $49,480 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 11,300 | $36,990 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 9,860 | $38,430 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $19,030 | 300 |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $19,740 | 180 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $21,640 | 70 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $22,080 | 610 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $23,120 | 16,490 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $23,400 | 300 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $24,090 | 50 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,420 | 1,580 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $24,670 | 450 |
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | $24,960 | 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.