Salaries in Northern West Virginia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area • 422 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Emergency Medicine Physicians $478,60050
      Nurse Anesthetists $278,96060
      Physicians, All Other $272,040290
      Family Medicine Physicians $269,140
      Chief Executives $163,000270
      Purchasing Managers $142,56040
      Computer Hardware Engineers $142,56050
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $132,240120
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $131,480170
      Pharmacists $131,340520
      Petroleum Engineers $128,90050
      Physician Assistants $127,400160
      Veterinarians $124,46070
      Nurse Practitioners $121,010320
      Dentists, General $119,40090
      Managers, All Other $117,040500
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $115,61070
      Human Resources Managers $108,660100
      Software Developers $107,260260
      Electrical Engineers $105,430170
      Computer Occupations, All Other $104,930300
      Marketing Managers $104,450
      Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $102,90090
      Industrial Engineers $102,650270
      Mechanical Engineers $102,650250
      Medical and Health Services Managers $102,620380
      Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $102,14060
      Industrial Production Managers $101,810320
      Facilities Managers $100,040100
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $99,83070
      Engineers, All Other $99,83080
      Physical Therapists $99,800280
      Sales Managers $99,790210
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $98,45040
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $98,010110
      Information Security Analysts $97,94030
      Power Distributors and Dispatchers $96,98080
      Speech-Language Pathologists $96,200320
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $96,100110
      Computer Systems Analysts $95,960230
      Lawyers $94,380290
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $94,00050
      Environmental Engineers $93,91080
      Civil Engineers $93,090420
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $92,200170
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $91,78030
      Financial Managers $91,000440
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $90,69040
      Occupational Therapists $89,500130
      Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers $89,15040
      Power Plant Operators $87,090120
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $85,560220
      Data Scientists $85,09060
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $84,720280
      Labor Relations Specialists $83,310100
      Project Management Specialists $83,080450
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,390100
      Chemists $81,95030
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $81,740250
      Chemical Plant and System Operators $81,710200
      Financial Specialists, All Other $81,70090
      Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $81,450110
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $81,200350
      Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $80,61070
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $80,510100
      Logisticians $80,280170
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $79,790140
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $79,790100
      Gas Plant Operators $79,500180
      Roof Bolters, Mining $79,460280
      Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other $79,46070
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $79,420100
      Web Developers $78,24030
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $78,200160
      Editors $77,98090
      Registered Nurses $77,9802,770
      General and Operations Managers $77,7903,360
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,4201,360
      Management Analysts $77,360220
      Cost Estimators $77,100180
      Administrative Services Managers $76,400310
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $76,000110
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $75,73080
      Helpers--Extraction Workers $75,300140
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $75,04040
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $74,960240
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $74,62060
      Dental Hygienists $74,260250
      Continuous Mining Machine Operators $73,800140
      Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $73,530500
      Construction Managers $73,440160
      Biological Scientists, All Other $73,25040
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,110850
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $72,380100
      Electricians $72,290860
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $71,430270
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $71,39090
      Education Administrators, All Other $70,160120
      School Psychologists $68,760
      Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $68,62050
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,4801,060
      Accountants and Auditors $66,960680
      Conservation Scientists $66,96030
      Millwrights $66,830210
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $66,23060
      Conveyor Operators and Tenders $65,03090
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $64,85060
      Social Workers, All Other $64,510150
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,920290
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $63,750260
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $63,59060
      Extraction Workers, All Other $63,300120
      Surveyors $63,260170
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $63,24090
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $62,920130
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,82050
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,690100
      Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $62,65060
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $62,64070
      Meter Readers, Utilities $62,640120
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $62,500140
      Compliance Officers $61,780240
      Respiratory Therapists $61,600170
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,600610
      Human Resources Specialists $61,320400
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $61,29060
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $61,240120
      Postal Service Clerks $61,110240
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $60,82050
      Chefs and Head Cooks $60,21050
      Funeral Home Managers $60,15050
      Training and Development Specialists $59,970280
      Fish and Game Wardens $59,63030
      Financial Examiners $59,56030
      Financial and Investment Analysts $59,54030
      Construction and Building Inspectors $58,970120
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,930320
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,710430
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $57,76080
      Social and Community Service Managers $57,610110
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $57,48070
      Emergency Management Directors $57,42040
      Physical Therapist Assistants $57,370220
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $57,320
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $57,090
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,880320
      Database Administrators $56,72040
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $56,660250
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $56,360110
      Chemical Technicians $56,22050
      Crane and Tower Operators $56,21060
      Instructional Coordinators $56,18050
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,0201,940
      Lodging Managers $55,99040
      Mechanical Drafters $55,99040
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $55,710140
      Tutors $55,68030
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $55,600160
      Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $55,380
      Personal Financial Advisors $54,740120
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $54,350840
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $54,180220
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $54,160460
      Foresters $53,93030
      Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $53,430340
      Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $53,36080
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $53,340180
      Counselors, All Other $53,30050
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $53,29080
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $52,900270
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,560170
      Computer User Support Specialists $52,490230
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $52,21040
      Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,19050
      Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $52,010180
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $51,98030
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $51,660670
      Firefighters $51,440190
      Loan Officers $51,270270
      Highway Maintenance Workers $51,010210
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,540600
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $50,070260
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $50,020620
      Real Estate Sales Agents $49,82070
      Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $49,76040
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $49,66030
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $49,620140
      Health Education Specialists $49,42060
      Sheet Metal Workers $49,42080
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $49,3701,400
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $49,330620
      Private Detectives and Investigators $49,30060
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,2801,280
      Healthcare Social Workers $49,270200
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $49,27050
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $49,250240
      Judicial Law Clerks $49,22070
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $49,220180
      Pharmacy Aides $49,190
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,050150
      Coaches and Scouts $49,000190
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $48,910290
      Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $48,86040
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $48,770640
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $48,740130
      Recreational Therapists $48,660
      Computer Network Support Specialists $48,55090
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,5501,040
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,53040
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,3902,390
      Wellhead Pumpers $48,290310
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $48,280130
      Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators $48,25070
      Paramedics $48,190320
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,1202,790
      Public Relations Specialists $48,05040
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,990820
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $47,890100
      Food Service Managers $47,850240
      Log Graders and Scalers $47,570130
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $47,500180
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $47,17040
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $47,16050
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,080470
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,020140
      Surgical Technologists $46,81060
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,620950
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $46,550360
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,520550
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $46,45090
      Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,34090
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $46,210170
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $46,130130
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $46,020120
      Machinists $45,710290
      Hydrologic Technicians $45,690
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,66040
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $45,63090
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $45,410200
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $45,390260
      Production Workers, All Other $45,390
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $45,19030
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,10040
      Agricultural Workers, All Other $45,04040
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $44,980290
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,850140
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $44,84060
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $44,66050
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,64070
      Advertising Sales Agents $44,610130
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $44,58080
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $44,570270
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $44,50030
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $44,440120
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $44,330750
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $44,240120
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $44,120150
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $44,07040
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $43,860290
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $43,780350
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $43,630
      Helpers--Production Workers $43,490200
      Medical Records Specialists $43,340210
      Roofers $43,33080
      Insurance Sales Agents $42,670230
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $42,580270
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $42,520280
      Fundraisers $42,32050
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,110220
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $41,60060
      Procurement Clerks $41,41090
      Psychologists, All Other $41,37050
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,51040
      Carpenters $40,210700
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $40,150140
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $40,040200
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,880100
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $39,65030
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $39,6101,740
      Financial Clerks, All Other $39,47050
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,360840
      Bill and Account Collectors $39,30060
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $39,220150
      Pest Control Workers $39,13060
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,860470
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $38,86040
      Producers and Directors $38,74040
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,63090
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,6101,650
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $38,61080
      Construction Laborers $38,5602,150
      Opticians, Dispensing $38,480100
      Emergency Medical Technicians $38,300340
      Customer Service Representatives $38,2201,510
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $38,21090
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,21040
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $38,170140
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,0201,940
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $37,870100
      Social and Human Service Assistants $37,860780
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $37,650310
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $37,440180
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $37,41080
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $37,27090
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $37,110150
      Motorcycle Mechanics $37,03050
      Dental Assistants $37,000240
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $36,9101,680
      Psychiatric Aides $36,83060
      Community Health Workers $36,82090
      Medical Equipment Preparers $36,68040
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $36,65040
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $36,610500
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $36,57070
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $36,47080
      Printing Press Operators $36,39030
      Billing and Posting Clerks $36,310520
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $36,24080
      Driver/Sales Workers $36,180380
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $36,080130
      Pharmacy Technicians $35,870640
      Phlebotomists $35,820170
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $35,78040
      Nursing Assistants $35,7601,640
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $35,720240
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $35,510950
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,48040
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,3302,530
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,260150
      Pipelayers $35,25070
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $35,20050
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $35,010320
      Logging Equipment Operators $34,960120
      Data Entry Keyers $34,800120
      Graphic Designers $34,78080
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $34,620140
      Light Truck Drivers $34,330860
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $34,220110
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $33,880180
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $33,790350
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $33,52090
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $33,220180
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $33,21040
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $33,180380
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $33,150410
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $33,010250
      Office Clerks, General $32,9702,470
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $32,90050
      Helpers--Electricians $32,83040
      Stockers and Order Fillers $32,4802,600
      Medical Assistants $31,690660
      Counter and Rental Clerks $31,330270
      Rehabilitation Counselors $31,120110
      Security Guards $31,050420
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $30,69080
      Special Education Teachers, All Other $30,660140
      Helpers--Carpenters $30,430
      Psychiatric Technicians $30,310140
      Library Technicians $30,300
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $30,270430
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,2402,140
      Bus Drivers, School $30,060730
      Parts Salespersons $29,950490
      Sewing Machine Operators $29,89030
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $29,88050
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $29,7601,280
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,7601,450
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $29,750500
      Residential Advisors $29,750190
      Tire Repairers and Changers $29,680140
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,660970
      Dietetic Technicians $29,53070
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,460510
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $29,28040
      Waiters and Waitresses $29,2601,500
      Order Clerks $29,15050
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $29,12050
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,030140
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $28,770130
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,6501,060
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $28,590110
      Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $28,59050
      Tellers $28,460570
      Bartenders $28,380530
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $28,280110
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,1601,200
      Recreation Workers $28,130
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $27,950150
      Retail Salespersons $27,9103,420
      Cooks, Restaurant $27,8701,160
      Funeral Attendants $27,770120
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $27,73060
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $27,600220
      Animal Caretakers $27,150250
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,1104,150
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $26,7001,170
      Food Preparation Workers $26,670630
      Bakers $26,550170
      Library Assistants, Clerical $26,380
      Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers $26,38030
      File Clerks $26,36060
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $26,250180
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $25,780170
      Tour and Travel Guides $25,78060
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $25,370160
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $25,37030
      Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $25,19070
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,96040
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $24,370
      Floral Designers $23,25060
      Childcare Workers $23,060530
      Cashiers $23,0203,750
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $22,90080
      Cooks, Short Order $22,870190
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $22,490420
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,3901,600
      Cooks, Fast Food $22,2503,240
      Dishwashers $22,120270
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $22,000250
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,650130
      Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $20,960180
      Gambling Service Workers, All Other $18,700130