metro Area

Salaries in Charleston, WV

Browse salary data for 334 occupations in the Charleston, WV area. The average median salary across all occupations is $57,077.

Occupations

334

Avg Median Salary

$57,077

Highest Paying

$236,820

Area Type

metro

Highest Paying Jobs in Charleston, WV

All Occupations in Charleston, WV

Sorted by median salary (highest first)

OccupationMedian SalaryEmployed
Nurse Anesthetists$236,820270
Physicians, All Other$227,940190
Chief Executives$199,990160
Dentists, General$162,29060
Industrial Engineers$141,900150
Architectural and Engineering Managers$141,67090
Pharmacists$132,930410
Computer and Information Systems Managers$131,030150
Veterinarians$126,51060
Medical and Health Services Managers$123,510350
Electrical Engineers$123,34080
Nurse Practitioners$119,780360
Managers, All Other$114,050750
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$112,59040
Physician Assistants$112,430160
Database Architects$108,15060
Mechanical Engineers$107,750110
Financial Managers$106,850410
Physical Therapists$105,820160
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$105,790130
Personal Financial Advisors$104,540140
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$103,94040
Sales Managers$101,790210
Industrial Production Managers$101,740100
Education Administrators, All Other$100,69060
Software Developers$100,020330
Environmental Engineers$99,830210
Human Resources Managers$99,07080
Computer Systems Analysts$99,050330
Computer Occupations, All Other$98,550490
Computer Network Architects$98,48040
Labor Relations Specialists$97,570160
Information Security Analysts$97,31060
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$96,91080
Facilities Managers$95,47080
Marketing Managers$94,78050
Occupational Therapists$92,44080
Management Analysts$91,470230
Speech-Language Pathologists$90,72060
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$90,090130
Engineers, All Other$89,86090
Project Management Specialists$89,760360
Computer Programmers$87,91050
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$87,050N/A
General and Operations Managers$85,6202,330
Gas Plant Operators$85,58090
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$84,880110
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$84,53040
Civil Engineers$84,460320
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$83,15050
Data Scientists$82,11070
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$82,07090
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$81,91040
Registered Nurses$81,1304,060
Financial and Investment Analysts$79,860150
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$79,63050
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$79,480160
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79,380740
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$79,32090
Cost Estimators$78,710130
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$78,16040
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$76,390130
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$75,540110
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$75,29070
Social and Community Service Managers$74,950120
Instructional Coordinators$74,720310
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$74,03030
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$73,88090
Construction Managers$72,540170
Logisticians$72,030120
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$70,430140
Dietitians and Nutritionists$69,95050
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$69,53040
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$69,370300
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$69,030320
Budget Analysts$68,00050
Accountants and Auditors$67,600970
Occupational Therapy Assistants$66,56040
Architectural and Civil Drafters$66,26070
Sheet Metal Workers$66,13060
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$65,990150
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$65,27040
Healthcare Social Workers$65,000120
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$64,84070
Health Education Specialists$64,63060
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$64,20040
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$64,190590
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$64,170360
Respiratory Therapists$63,970220
Continuous Mining Machine Operators$63,86090
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$63,70030
Insurance Underwriters$63,60060
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$63,54080
General Internal Medicine Physicians$63,290390
Compliance Officers$63,270460
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$63,240100
Operations Research Analysts$63,18090
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$63,140160
Forensic Science Technicians$63,13070
Database Administrators$63,11060
Dental Hygienists$63,100240
Electricians$62,650560
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$62,650150
Physical Therapist Assistants$62,400100
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,300360
Self-Enrichment Teachers$61,88070
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$61,78070
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$61,720970
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$61,46030
Surveyors$61,46090
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$61,42040
Financial Specialists, All Other$61,370100
Construction and Building Inspectors$61,280130
Rehabilitation Counselors$61,250140
Community Health Workers$61,080120
Financial Examiners$60,44070
Judicial Law Clerks$60,39040
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,390380
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$60,23060
Legal Support Workers, All Other$60,21040
Traffic Technicians$59,93040
Advertising Sales Agents$59,74060
Medical Equipment Repairers$59,63050
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,400170
Postal Service Mail Carriers$58,390240
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$58,140490
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$57,860230
Postal Service Clerks$57,800110
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57,710360
Mechanical Drafters$57,63030
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$57,490390
Urban and Regional Planners$57,290110
Computer User Support Specialists$57,260440
Human Resources Specialists$56,820540
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$56,800530
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$56,78080
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$56,620130
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$56,460310
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$56,29070
Credit Analysts$55,84030
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$55,090150
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$55,0401,170
Training and Development Specialists$54,910220
Insurance Sales Agents$54,790310
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$54,770100
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$53,770370
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$53,510160
Real Estate Sales Agents$52,55040
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$52,150210
Fundraisers$52,14060
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52,000860
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$51,96080
Social Workers, All Other$51,41050
Computer Network Support Specialists$51,240130
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,1001,670
Food Service Managers$50,920210
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$50,720300
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,690250
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,610730
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$50,370790
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$50,250450
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$50,22080
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$50,140310
Machinists$50,080110
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$49,700140
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$49,460440
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$49,410310
Protective Service Workers, All Other$49,32040
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$49,310100
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$49,31050
Glaziers$49,26030
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,25050
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$49,190320
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$49,08050
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49,00050
Public Relations Specialists$49,00090
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$48,980240
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$48,69080
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$48,55040
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$48,520180
Loan Officers$48,510210
Carpenters$48,470340
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$48,36040
Property Appraisers and Assessors$48,26060
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,220570
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$48,15050
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors$48,110360
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,100330
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$47,84060
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,770260
Procurement Clerks$47,750130
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$47,700110
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$47,650200
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$47,530120
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$47,48060
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$47,070340
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$46,940280
Private Detectives and Investigators$46,82040
Billing and Posting Clerks$46,740420
Animal Trainers$46,52040
Coaches and Scouts$46,430110
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$46,14050
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$45,990100
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$45,95060
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$45,750130
Paramedics$45,55080
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$45,05070
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$44,78080
Public Safety Telecommunicators$44,780160
Manicurists and Pedicurists$43,80040
Construction Laborers$43,160770
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42,790110
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42,1601,140
Opticians, Dispensing$42,15060
Highway Maintenance Workers$42,040110
Surgical Technologists$41,980160
Tutors$41,98060
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41,60030
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$41,450250
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$40,9001,180
Bill and Account Collectors$40,810170
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40,4801,590
Medical Records Specialists$40,130100
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$40,04050
Psychologists, All Other$39,94030
Wellhead Pumpers$39,810110
Phlebotomists$39,660410
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$39,460140
Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers$38,990320
Massage Therapists$38,91050
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$38,830110
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$38,74060
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$38,74060
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$38,530120
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$38,42050
Firefighters$38,340240
Social and Human Service Assistants$38,290430
Pharmacy Technicians$38,200550
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$38,110330
Light Truck Drivers$38,100620
Dental Assistants$37,810240
Producers and Directors$37,78050
Customer Service Representatives$37,7701,680
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$37,7501,020
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$37,50040
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$37,460160
Financial Clerks, All Other$37,460170
File Clerks$37,42070
Security Guards$37,2203,160
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$37,150140
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$37,15080
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$37,130120
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$36,91040
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$36,89040
Pest Control Workers$36,82050
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$36,700230
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$36,550660
Data Entry Keyers$36,340130
Waiters and Waitresses$36,3101,250
Clergy$36,23050
Butchers and Meat Cutters$36,10060
Printing Press Operators$36,05050
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$36,040330
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$35,990N/A
Graphic Designers$35,98070
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,9601,240
Medical Assistants$35,830740
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$35,710120
Travel Agents$35,71050
Office Clerks, General$35,5601,780
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$35,42090
Pipelayers$35,36030
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,210150
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$34,900380
Nursing Assistants$34,8801,400
Tellers$34,510400
Psychiatric Technicians$34,440100
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$34,38090
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$33,490310
Special Education Teachers, All Other$32,81060
Physical Therapist Aides$32,63030
Production Workers, All Other$31,890160
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$31,28050
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$31,28060
Counter and Rental Clerks$31,040250
Couriers and Messengers$31,020110
Tax Preparers$30,94080
Stockers and Order Fillers$30,8701,210
Parts Salespersons$30,780260
Library Technicians$30,760N/A
Emergency Medical Technicians$30,620100
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$30,580100
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$30,170200
Bus Drivers, School$30,110530
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29,7901,390
Receptionists and Information Clerks$29,740800
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$29,550920
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$29,400390
Recreation Workers$29,050N/A
Residential Advisors$29,020140
Tire Repairers and Changers$28,920100
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$28,88070
Cooks, Restaurant$28,820770
Animal Caretakers$28,720220
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$28,600700
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,590690
Bartenders$28,550310
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$28,550260
Bakers$28,450120
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$28,430120
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$28,240830
Packers and Packagers, Hand$28,17070
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$27,900160
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$27,850220
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$27,700180
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$27,66050
Retail Salespersons$27,6502,490
Parking Attendants$27,62070
Food Preparation Workers$27,540350
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,3102,940
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$27,04040
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26,700110
Dishwashers$25,810220
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$25,20070
Library Assistants, Clerical$25,09070
Childcare Workers$24,090150
Cashiers$23,5802,150
Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,490720
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$23,41040
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$23,28060
Tour and Travel Guides$23,19050
Floral Designers$23,12040
Cooks, Fast Food$22,9502,410
Driver/Sales Workers$22,890360