Median DOL Salary
$113,935
Total DOL Filings
767
Companies Hiring
223
Cost of Living Index
90.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Charleston, WV$113,935
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Charleston, WV is 87% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Charleston
Highest-Paying Occupations in Charleston
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $175,000 | +63.6% | 29 |
| Physical Therapists | $62,338 | -38.4% | 22 |
| Civil Engineers | $51,449 | -41.7% | 10 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $50,000 | -32.9% | 7 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $37,270 | -34% | 7 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - West Virginia
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for West Virginia.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $234,960 | 540 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $231,860 | 40 |
| Physicians, All Other | $228,680 | 2,300 |
| Dermatologists | $215,740 | 60 |
| Chief Executives | $181,930 | 1,390 |
| Pediatricians, General | $181,410 | 70 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $170,750 | 50 |
| Anesthesiologists | $168,390 | 160 |
| Database Architects | $157,590 | 270 |
| Dentists, General | $147,440 | 400 |
Salary Trend in Charleston, WV
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Charleston, WV has a cost of living index of 90.5, which is 9.5% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $110,497 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $175,000 | $193,370 |
| Physical Therapists | $62,338 | $68,881 |
| Civil Engineers | $51,449 | $56,849 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $50,000 | $55,249 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $37,270 | $41,182 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Charleston, WV stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Charleston, WV
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.