State Median Salary
$133,207
Total DOL Filings
4,242
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
90.5
National average = 100
West Virginia vs National Average
West Virginia
$133,207
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
West Virginia median DOL salary is +169.1% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in West Virginia
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WV | 1,068 | $122,533 | West Virginia University |
| Charleston, WV | 767 | $113,935 | Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc. |
| Huntington, WV | 565 | $157,661 | Marshall University |
| Beckley, WV | 168 | $168,734 | Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. |
| Martinsburg, WV | 139 | $168,269 | West Virginia University |
| Wheeling, WV | 112 | $212,947 | Wheeling Hospital, Inc. |
| South Charleston, WV | 104 | $218,027 | Hospitalist Medicine Physicians of West Virginia PLLC |
| Bridgeport, WV | 80 | $240,765 | United Hospital Center |
| Parkersburg, WV | 74 | $316,985 | Camden-Clark Physician Corporation |
| Inwood, WV | 68 | $77,423 | L&T Technology Services LLC |
Top Employers in West Virginia
Highest-Paying Occupations in West Virginia
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs BLS State | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $225,000 | +23.7% | 5 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $191,427 | +79% | 141 |
| Optometrists | $175,000 | +34.4% | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,000 | -7.2% | 5 |
| Pharmacists | $122,595 | -8.5% | 36 |
| Financial Managers | $120,000 | +13.5% | 10 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $102,419 | -28.8% | 7 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $101,356 | -5.7% | 10 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $98,132 | +16.8% | 8 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $93,000 | +11.6% | 22 |
| Management Analysts | $91,000 | -3.3% | 12 |
| Chemical Engineers | $83,000 | -40.6% | 38 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $82,043 | -23.4% | 47 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $82,000 | -23.6% | 9 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $81,187 | -21.1% | 6 |
| Materials Scientists | $80,000 | N/A | 13 |
| Engineers, All Other | $79,310 | -23.3% | 23 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,752 | +3.2% | 19 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,400 | -11.4% | 17 |
| Environmental Engineers | $75,409 | -24.5% | 7 |
BLS Wage Survey - West Virginia
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | 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 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $145,430 | 950 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $143,800 | 460 |
| Purchasing Managers | $140,370 | 190 |
| Chemical Engineers | $139,730 | 210 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $134,410 | 170 |
| Veterinarians | $134,290 | 390 |
| Pharmacists | $133,910 | 2,570 |
| Sales Engineers | $132,590 | N/A |
| Optometrists | $130,190 | 150 |
| Podiatrists | $128,760 | 50 |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in West Virginia?
West Virginia has a cost of living index of
90.5 (national average = 100), meaning it is
9.5% less expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in West Virginia has the purchasing power equivalent of
$110,497 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $225,000 | $248,619 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $191,427 | $211,521 |
| Optometrists | $175,000 | $193,370 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,000 | $149,171 |
| Pharmacists | $122,595 | $135,464 |
Salary Trend in West Virginia
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in West Virginia
Chief Executives in West Virginia
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in West Virginia
Optometrists in West Virginia
Computer and Information Systems Managers in West Virginia
Pharmacists in West Virginia
Financial Managers in West Virginia
Architectural and Engineering Managers in West Virginia
Industrial Production Managers in West Virginia
Compare West Virginia to Another State
See how West Virginia stacks up against other states.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.