Median DOL Salary
$157,661
Total DOL Filings
565
Companies Hiring
51
Cost of Living Index
90.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Huntington, WV$157,661
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Huntington, WV is 158.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Huntington
Highest-Paying Occupations in Huntington
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $93,000 | +11.6% | 9 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,250 | -14.7% | 6 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,000 | -2.6% | 7 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,752 | +3.2% | 5 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,000 | -30% | 7 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $65,000 | N/A | 12 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $56,177 | -12.8% | 5 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $55,000 | -16.1% | 13 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $48,362 | -42.7% | 6 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $45,000 | -45.6% | 7 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $30,958 | -38.4% | 5 |
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 Huntington, WV
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Huntington, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $93,000 | $102,762 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,250 | $100,829 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,000 | $92,818 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,752 | $85,914 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,000 | $82,873 |
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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.