West Virginia

State · BLS OEWS 2023

In West Virginia, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 633 detailed occupations covering about 649,630 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 14.9% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)

"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.

Highest-paying occupations in West Virginia, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Nurse Anesthetists $219,880 +3.4% 470
Anesthesiologists $197,500 — 190
Pediatricians, General $175,360 -11.7% 110
Chief Executives $172,090 +98.1% 1,560
Computer and Information Research Scientists $167,480 +15.4% 50
Family Medicine Physicians $158,500 -3.8% 160
Dentists, General $156,000 -6.2% 470
Computer and Information Systems Managers $145,420 -14.2% 1,110
Architectural and Engineering Managers $139,650 -15.6% 520
Optometrists $139,080 +5.5% 160
Purchasing Managers $132,350 -3% 160
Chemical Engineers $130,640 +16.5% 200
Pharmacists $130,150 -4.3% 2,530
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $129,200 +29.6% 490
Engineers, All Other $127,880 +14.2% 430
Natural Sciences Managers $125,100 -20.7% 160
Veterinarians $122,550 +2.9% 350
Physician Assistants $120,820 -7.1% 750
Compensation and Benefits Managers $111,660 -18.1% 40
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $111,580 +0.4% 110
Managers, All Other $110,150 -17.5% 2,630
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $109,520 +18.3% 200
Nurse Practitioners $108,830 -13.8% 1,860
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $106,480 +0.8% 2,120
Radiologists $105,740 — 90

Largest Occupations by Employment (2023)

Largest occupations by employment in West Virginia, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Registered Nurses 20,860 $78,730
Cashiers 17,890 $23,090
Retail Salespersons 17,450 $27,610
General and Operations Managers 14,950 $75,890
Cooks, Fast Food 14,770 $22,270
Stockers and Order Fillers 12,810 $32,470
Office Clerks, General 12,370 $32,070
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 10,460 $46,850
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 10,310 $33,950
Customer Service Representatives 10,040 $35,710
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 9,860 $28,930
Waiters and Waitresses 9,190 $27,950
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 8,890 $37,380
Nursing Assistants 8,720 $35,490
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 8,660 $36,250
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 7,760 $38,410
Construction Laborers 7,580 $38,140
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 7,360 $36,940
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 7,340 $49,030
Cooks, Restaurant 7,060 $28,100
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 6,810 $47,320
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 6,810 $29,680
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 6,560 $47,610
Fast Food and Counter Workers 6,500 $25,700
Security Guards 6,080 $29,630
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