Median DOL Salary
$122,533
Total DOL Filings
1,068
Companies Hiring
148
Cost of Living Index
90.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Morgantown, WV$122,533
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Morgantown, WV is 101.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Morgantown
Highest-Paying Occupations in Morgantown
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $239,352 | +123.8% | 69 |
| Financial Managers | $134,970 | +27.6% | 5 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $118,200 | +41.9% | 10 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $112,216 | +4.4% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $93,500 | -0.6% | 6 |
| Engineers, All Other | $92,435 | -10.6% | 5 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | +19.5% | 6 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,000 | -20.6% | 31 |
| Chemical Engineers | $81,500 | -41.7% | 28 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $80,000 | -20.5% | 5 |
| Industrial Engineers | $76,379 | -27% | 7 |
| Chemists | $74,083 | -31.4% | 43 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $67,000 | -16.8% | 5 |
| Statisticians | $65,141 | -19.2% | 6 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,007 | -15.6% | 6 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $62,000 | -5.4% | 7 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $62,000 | -28.7% | 5 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $61,500 | -15.2% | 5 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $60,000 | +19.5% | 5 |
| Physical Therapists | $59,478 | -41.2% | 8 |
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 Morgantown, WV
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Morgantown, 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 | $239,352 | $264,477 |
| Financial Managers | $134,970 | $149,138 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $118,200 | $130,608 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $112,216 | $123,996 |
| Management Analysts | $93,500 | $103,315 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Morgantown, WV stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Morgantown, 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.