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West Virginia Salary Guide
(2026)
Average salaries for 343+ job titles across 2 cities in West Virginia. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings.
Cities tracked
2
Avg COL index
77
State income tax
6.5%
Total population
92K
Top paying jobs in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $214K | $306K | $421K | $536K | +3.2% |
| Anesthesiologist | $230K | $298K | $367K | $444K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $222K | $291K | $360K | $428K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $214K | $291K | $383K | $497K | +2.5% |
| SVP of Engineering | $214K | $279K | $358K | $455K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $195K | $256K | $333K | $428K | +5% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $190K | $251K | $327K | $422K | +6.5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $187K | $246K | $320K | $412K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $182K | $239K | $312K | $404K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $176K | $228K | $291K | $371K | +6% |
Cities in West Virginia
Accounting salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Finance | $161K | $210K | $272K | $344K | +3.2% |
| VP of Finance | $126K | $164K | $210K | $268K | +3.5% |
| Director of Accounting | $99K | $129K | $164K | $207K | +3% |
| Forensic Accountant | $57K | $78K | $106K | $134K | +4.5% |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | $50K | $67K | $90K | $119K | +2.5% |
| Auditor | $44K | $60K | $80K | $107K | +2.2% |
| Tax Accountant | $42K | $57K | $77K | $103K | +2% |
| Staff Accountant | $34K | $46K | $60K | $75K | +1.8% |
Agriculture salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Agricultural Operations | $75K | $101K | $134K | $174K | +3% |
| Agricultural Economist | $47K | $65K | $88K | $119K | +3.5% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $50K | $65K | $86K | $113K | +4% |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | $44K | $60K | $80K | $107K | +12% |
| Food Scientist | $42K | $57K | $78K | $106K | +5.5% |
| Farm Manager | $42K | $55K | $75K | $103K | +2.5% |
| Agronomist | $40K | $54K | $73K | $98K | +4.5% |
Architecture salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Architecture | $90K | $119K | $153K | $199K | +4% |
| Project Architect | $60K | $80K | $106K | $136K | +4.5% |
| Architect | $55K | $73K | $98K | $129K | +4% |
| BIM Manager | $55K | $73K | $96K | $122K | +8.5% |
| Urban Designer | $50K | $67K | $90K | $119K | +4.5% |
| Landscape Architect | $44K | $60K | $80K | $107K | +4.2% |
| Interior Architect | $42K | $57K | $78K | $106K | +3.8% |
Banking salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Banking | $132K | $172K | $222K | $287K | +2.8% |
| Director of Banking | $103K | $134K | $172K | $222K | +2.5% |
| Wealth Manager | $65K | $92K | $134K | $191K | +4.5% |
| Commercial Banker | $55K | $75K | $103K | $138K | +2.5% |
| Investment Advisor | $50K | $73K | $111K | $161K | +4% |
| Bank Branch Manager | $44K | $60K | $78K | $101K | +1.5% |
| Loan Officer | $40K | $57K | $83K | $119K | +2% |
Business salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $190K | $251K | $327K | $422K | +6.5% |
| SVP of Sales | $164K | $220K | $289K | $375K | +4% |
| Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | $161K | $213K | $277K | $358K | +3% |
| SVP of Operations | $151K | $200K | $262K | $340K | +3.5% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $119K | $180K | $291K | $474K | +3.2% |
| VP of Sales | $126K | $170K | $226K | $298K | +4.2% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $111K | $161K | $236K | $352K | +3.5% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $111K | $161K | $245K | $367K | +3% |
| VP of Human Resources | $113K | $149K | $193K | $249K | +3.2% |
| Director of Sales | $90K | $121K | $161K | $213K | +4.5% |
| Director of Operations | $83K | $109K | $142K | $182K | +3.8% |
| Director of Human Resources | $80K | $106K | $136K | $174K | +3.5% |
| Management Consultant | $61K | $88K | $124K | $172K | +4.2% |
| Marketing Manager | $60K | $84K | $116K | $153K | +3.3% |
| General Manager | $57K | $83K | $116K | $161K | +2.8% |
| Purchasing Manager | $60K | $83K | $107K | $136K | +2.5% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $60K | $83K | $109K | $139K | +4.5% |
| Human Resources Manager | $57K | $80K | $107K | $138K | +2.9% |
| Sales Manager | $55K | $80K | $116K | $164K | +3.5% |
| Brand Manager | $55K | $75K | $101K | $132K | +3.5% |
| Operations Manager | $52K | $75K | $103K | $138K | +2.5% |
| Project Manager | $55K | $75K | $101K | $130K | +3.7% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $52K | $73K | $98K | $129K | +5.5% |
| Public Relations Manager | $52K | $73K | $99K | $132K | +3% |
| Business Analyst | $47K | $65K | $86K | $111K | +3.8% |
| Account Executive | $42K | $60K | $86K | $124K | +3.8% |
| Content Strategist | $42K | $57K | $77K | $99K | +5.2% |
| Executive Assistant | $40K | $52K | $67K | $86K | +1.8% |
| Recruiter | $37K | $50K | $67K | $92K | +3.2% |
| SEO Specialist | $37K | $50K | $67K | $90K | +5.8% |
| Event Planner | $32K | $43K | $57K | $77K | +3.8% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $32K | $43K | $55K | $70K | +3.5% |
Cannabis salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cannabis | $111K | $149K | $197K | $260K | +16% |
| Director of Cannabis Operations | $73K | $98K | $129K | $170K | +18% |
| Cannabis Compliance Officer | $42K | $57K | $77K | $103K | +20% |
| Cannabis Chemist | $40K | $55K | $75K | $101K | +18.5% |
| Cultivation Manager | $40K | $55K | $75K | $101K | +16% |
| Dispensary Manager | $34K | $47K | $63K | $83K | +15% |
| Extraction Technician | $29K | $40K | $52K | $67K | +18% |
| Budtender | $21K | $28K | $35K | $44K | +14% |
Construction salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Construction | $124K | $162K | $210K | $272K | +4.8% |
| Director of Construction | $90K | $119K | $153K | $197K | +5% |
| Construction Manager | $60K | $80K | $106K | $138K | +4.5% |
| Construction Superintendent | $60K | $80K | $106K | $136K | +5.5% |
| Construction Estimator | $47K | $64K | $84K | $109K | +4.2% |
| Industrial Electrician | $47K | $63K | $80K | $103K | +7.5% |
| Land Surveyor | $44K | $60K | $78K | $99K | +3.8% |
| Pipefitter | $42K | $55K | $70K | $90K | +4.5% |
| Electrician | $40K | $52K | $67K | $88K | +6.2% |
| Ironworker | $40K | $52K | $67K | $88K | +5% |
| Plumber | $40K | $52K | $69K | $90K | +5.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $37K | $47K | $61K | $78K | +4.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $37K | $47K | $61K | $78K | +5.8% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $37K | $47K | $63K | $83K | +4.2% |
| Carpenter | $32K | $43K | $57K | $73K | +4% |
| Welder | $29K | $38K | $49K | $63K | +3.5% |
Creative salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Researcher | $63K | $86K | $111K | $142K | +5.5% |
| Art Director | $55K | $77K | $103K | $136K | +2.8% |
| Animator | $40K | $55K | $75K | $103K | +4.5% |
| Fashion Designer | $37K | $52K | $75K | $111K | +2.5% |
| Video Producer | $37K | $52K | $73K | $103K | +4.2% |
| Copywriter | $34K | $47K | $65K | $88K | +3.5% |
| Music Producer | $29K | $47K | $80K | $142K | +3.5% |
| Social Media Manager | $34K | $46K | $63K | $84K | +6.5% |
| Graphic Designer | $32K | $44K | $60K | $78K | +3% |
| Interior Designer | $32K | $44K | $61K | $83K | +3.2% |
| Journalist | $29K | $40K | $55K | $78K | +1.5% |
| Photographer | $24K | $35K | $52K | $77K | +3% |
Cybersecurity salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cybersecurity | $149K | $191K | $245K | $314K | +7.5% |
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | $138K | $184K | $237K | $306K | +8.5% |
| Director of Cybersecurity | $119K | $149K | $187K | $233K | +8% |
| Security Architect | $107K | $134K | $164K | $203K | +9.2% |
| Cloud Security Engineer | $96K | $124K | $153K | $190K | +12.5% |
| Security Engineer | $88K | $113K | $142K | $176K | +10.2% |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $67K | $88K | $113K | $142K | +9.5% |
| Digital Forensics Analyst | $57K | $75K | $98K | $124K | +7.5% |
| SOC Analyst | $44K | $60K | $78K | $99K | +8.8% |
Dental salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $214K | $306K | $421K | $536K | +3.2% |
| Orthodontist | $153K | $214K | $291K | $383K | +3.5% |
| Periodontist | $138K | $195K | $268K | $352K | +3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $47K | $61K | $75K | $90K | +7% |
| Dental Office Manager | $34K | $46K | $60K | $75K | +4.5% |
| Dental Assistant | $27K | $34K | $42K | $52K | +5.5% |
Education salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Principal | $63K | $78K | $96K | $116K | +2.2% |
| Education Administrator | $55K | $73K | $93K | $119K | +2.5% |
| University Professor | $50K | $69K | $99K | $145K | +2.1% |
| Instructional Designer | $44K | $58K | $75K | $96K | +4.5% |
| Curriculum Developer | $42K | $55K | $70K | $90K | +3.8% |
| Special Education Teacher | $37K | $50K | $64K | $83K | +3.5% |
| K-12 Teacher | $34K | $47K | $63K | $80K | +1.8% |
| Librarian | $37K | $47K | $61K | $77K | +1.5% |
| School Counselor | $37K | $47K | $61K | $77K | +3% |
| Academic Advisor | $31K | $40K | $52K | $66K | +3% |
Energy salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $84K | $113K | $147K | $190K | +2% |
| Energy Engineer | $60K | $80K | $106K | $134K | +6.5% |
| Energy Analyst | $47K | $65K | $86K | $111K | +6% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $37K | $46K | $58K | $75K | +45% |
| Solar Installer | $32K | $40K | $52K | $67K | +22% |
Engineering salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineer | $84K | $111K | $144K | $184K | +1.5% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $73K | $96K | $121K | $151K | +2.2% |
| Aerospace Engineer | $69K | $93K | $121K | $151K | +3.8% |
| Chemical Engineer | $61K | $83K | $107K | $136K | +2.5% |
| Controls Engineer | $60K | $80K | $103K | $129K | +4% |
| Electrical Engineer | $60K | $80K | $104K | $130K | +3.1% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $55K | $75K | $98K | $124K | +5.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $55K | $75K | $98K | $124K | +3% |
| Process Engineer | $55K | $75K | $98K | $124K | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineer | $55K | $73K | $95K | $121K | +3.5% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $54K | $73K | $93K | $119K | +3.2% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $55K | $73K | $95K | $119K | +2.8% |
| Environmental Engineer | $52K | $70K | $92K | $116K | +4.2% |
| Structural Engineer | $54K | $70K | $92K | $116K | +3.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $52K | $69K | $90K | $115K | +3.4% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $52K | $69K | $90K | $115K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $50K | $67K | $88K | $113K | +3% |
Finance salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | $134K | $191K | $275K | $398K | +3.5% |
| Investment Banker | $92K | $138K | $214K | $344K | +3.9% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $96K | $132K | $176K | $245K | +6.2% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $88K | $126K | $184K | $291K | +3.5% |
| Portfolio Manager | $88K | $124K | $172K | $245K | +4.2% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $84K | $121K | $172K | $268K | +4% |
| Financial Controller | $80K | $107K | $139K | $180K | +3.2% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $73K | $103K | $142K | $199K | +5.5% |
| Tax Manager | $73K | $98K | $126K | $161K | +3% |
| Actuary | $73K | $96K | $124K | $157K | +5.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $55K | $75K | $99K | $132K | +4.8% |
| Financial Advisor | $44K | $73K | $113K | $176K | +3.8% |
| Financial Analyst | $52K | $73K | $99K | $138K | +3.6% |
| Risk Analyst | $52K | $70K | $93K | $121K | +4.5% |
| Budget Analyst | $47K | $63K | $80K | $99K | +2.5% |
| Accountant | $42K | $60K | $80K | $107K | +2.2% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $44K | $60K | $78K | $101K | +2% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $37K | $55K | $83K | $124K | +2.5% |
| Credit Analyst | $40K | $54K | $70K | $92K | +2.8% |
| Bookkeeper | $29K | $37K | $46K | $58K | +1% |
Gaming salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Gaming | $134K | $180K | $237K | $314K | +7% |
| Director of Game Development | $98K | $129K | $167K | $218K | +7.5% |
| Game Monetization Manager | $63K | $86K | $115K | $151K | +10.5% |
| Live Operations Manager | $60K | $80K | $107K | $139K | +12% |
| Game Producer | $55K | $75K | $101K | $134K | +5.5% |
| Game Designer | $44K | $63K | $86K | $116K | +6.5% |
| Esports Manager | $34K | $50K | $70K | $103K | +18% |
Government salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Official | $52K | $70K | $92K | $119K | +4.5% |
| Government Budget Officer | $47K | $63K | $80K | $103K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $42K | $63K | $88K | $119K | +2% |
| Urban Planner | $46K | $61K | $78K | $99K | +3.8% |
| Policy Analyst | $44K | $60K | $78K | $101K | +3.5% |
| Police Officer | $37K | $50K | $67K | $88K | +2.5% |
| Firefighter | $32K | $44K | $60K | $78K | +2.8% |
| Social Worker | $31K | $42K | $55K | $70K | +3.5% |
Healthcare salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $230K | $298K | $367K | $444K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $222K | $291K | $360K | $428K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $214K | $291K | $383K | $497K | +2.5% |
| Medical Doctor | $149K | $190K | $245K | $321K | +2.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $149K | $190K | $237K | $306K | +3.8% |
| Dentist | $113K | $138K | $172K | $222K | +2.5% |
| Optometrist | $86K | $106K | $129K | $161K | +2.8% |
| Pharmacist | $90K | $101K | $113K | $126K | +1.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $83K | $99K | $119K | $142K | +4.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $77K | $93K | $111K | $134K | +5.2% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $55K | $80K | $107K | $142K | +4.1% |
| ICU Nurse | $60K | $75K | $93K | $115K | +4% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $55K | $73K | $96K | $124K | +3.5% |
| Physical Therapist | $57K | $73K | $88K | $107K | +3.2% |
| Genetic Counselor | $55K | $69K | $84K | $103K | +5.8% |
| Occupational Therapist | $55K | $69K | $84K | $101K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $52K | $65K | $80K | $98K | +4.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $50K | $63K | $80K | $99K | +3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $44K | $55K | $69K | $86K | +3.8% |
| Registered Dietitian | $40K | $52K | $66K | $83K | +3.5% |
| Surgical Technologist | $34K | $44K | $55K | $69K | +3.5% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $32K | $43K | $55K | $69K | +3.2% |
| Medical Coder | $32K | $42K | $54K | $67K | +2.8% |
| Paramedic | $29K | $38K | $50K | $63K | +3.2% |
Hospitality salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Manager | $40K | $55K | $75K | $103K | +3.2% |
| Executive Chef | $40K | $52K | $70K | $98K | +3.8% |
| Sommelier | $32K | $44K | $63K | $88K | +3.2% |
| Restaurant Manager | $32K | $43K | $57K | $75K | +3.5% |
| Travel Agent | $27K | $35K | $47K | $65K | +3% |
Insurance salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Insurance Operations | $121K | $157K | $203K | $260K | +3.2% |
| Director of Insurance | $90K | $119K | $153K | $195K | +3.5% |
| Risk Manager | $63K | $84K | $111K | $144K | +4.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $44K | $60K | $80K | $106K | +1.5% |
| Claims Adjuster | $34K | $47K | $63K | $80K | +2% |
| Insurance Agent | $29K | $44K | $67K | $99K | +2.5% |
Legal salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent Attorney | $103K | $142K | $190K | $260K | +4.2% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $88K | $134K | $214K | $344K | +3.8% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $77K | $111K | $151K | $203K | +5% |
| Judge | $73K | $103K | $139K | $184K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $73K | $99K | $130K | $168K | +6.5% |
| Attorney | $60K | $98K | $159K | $268K | +3.5% |
| Paralegal | $32K | $43K | $57K | $73K | +3.8% |
Marketing salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Marketing | $164K | $214K | $279K | $356K | +4.8% |
| VP of Marketing | $134K | $174K | $226K | $291K | +5% |
| Sr. Director of Marketing | $113K | $147K | $190K | $241K | +5.2% |
| Director of Marketing | $90K | $119K | $153K | $197K | +5.5% |
| Product Marketing Manager | $67K | $90K | $119K | $151K | +7.5% |
| Growth Marketer | $55K | $75K | $101K | $130K | +8.5% |
| Paid Media Manager | $47K | $65K | $88K | $113K | +6.5% |
| Email Marketing Manager | $44K | $60K | $80K | $106K | +5.5% |
| Marketing Analyst | $40K | $54K | $73K | $96K | +6% |
Media salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Media | $113K | $149K | $195K | $256K | +3.5% |
| Director of Content | $75K | $101K | $134K | $174K | +6.5% |
| Documentary Filmmaker | $32K | $50K | $80K | $134K | +5.5% |
| Editor | $34K | $47K | $67K | $93K | +0.5% |
| Podcast Producer | $32K | $47K | $67K | $96K | +15% |
| News Anchor | $29K | $44K | $75K | $142K | +-1.5% |
| Broadcast Journalist | $29K | $42K | $63K | $98K | +-1% |
| Reporter | $27K | $37K | $52K | $75K | +-2% |
Mental Health salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Mental Health Services | $67K | $90K | $119K | $153K | +5% |
| Neuropsychologist | $67K | $90K | $121K | $161K | +4.5% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $40K | $52K | $67K | $88K | +5.8% |
| Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $37K | $47K | $63K | $83K | +5.5% |
| Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $32K | $44K | $60K | $78K | +8.5% |
| Mental Health Counselor | $32K | $43K | $57K | $75K | +5.2% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $29K | $38K | $50K | $65K | +6.5% |
Nonprofit salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $47K | $65K | $90K | $126K | +3.2% |
| Fundraising Manager | $40K | $54K | $73K | $99K | +3.8% |
| Grant Writer | $37K | $47K | $61K | $78K | +3.5% |
| Case Manager | $29K | $38K | $49K | $63K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $29K | $38K | $50K | $64K | +3.8% |
Real Estate salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | $42K | $73K | $124K | $210K | +3.5% |
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $47K | $67K | $92K | $124K | +4% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $40K | $55K | $75K | $101K | +2.8% |
| Property Manager | $37K | $50K | $67K | $90K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Agent | $29K | $47K | $80K | $138K | +3.5% |
Retail salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Development Manager | $55K | $78K | $107K | $147K | +4.5% |
| E-Commerce Manager | $47K | $65K | $88K | $116K | +7.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $40K | $55K | $75K | $99K | +2.5% |
| Sales Representative | $32K | $47K | $70K | $106K | +3.5% |
| Retail Store Manager | $32K | $44K | $60K | $80K | +2% |
Science salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $80K | $109K | $139K | $174K | +7.5% |
| Physicist | $60K | $86K | $116K | $153K | +4% |
| Research Scientist | $55K | $75K | $101K | $134K | +4.5% |
| Epidemiologist | $52K | $69K | $90K | $116K | +4.5% |
| Biochemist | $47K | $67K | $93K | $124K | +4.2% |
| Geologist | $47K | $67K | $90K | $119K | +3.8% |
| Laboratory Manager | $50K | $67K | $88K | $113K | +3.8% |
| Chemist | $44K | $61K | $83K | $109K | +3.2% |
| Biologist | $42K | $60K | $80K | $107K | +3.5% |
| Environmental Scientist | $42K | $58K | $77K | $101K | +4.8% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $37K | $47K | $61K | $78K | +5.5% |
Sports & Fitness salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Sports Operations | $111K | $149K | $203K | $279K | +4.5% |
| Sports Agent | $34K | $60K | $111K | $230K | +5.5% |
| Fitness Director | $40K | $54K | $73K | $98K | +6.5% |
| Sports Nutritionist | $37K | $50K | $67K | $90K | +7% |
| Athletic Trainer | $32K | $42K | $55K | $70K | +8% |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | $29K | $42K | $60K | $88K | +7.5% |
| Sports Coach | $27K | $38K | $55K | $83K | +5% |
| Personal Trainer | $24K | $34K | $50K | $73K | +10% |
Supply Chain salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) | $164K | $218K | $283K | $363K | +4% |
| VP of Supply Chain | $126K | $164K | $213K | $272K | +4.2% |
| Director of Supply Chain | $90K | $119K | $153K | $195K | +4.5% |
| Procurement Manager | $60K | $80K | $106K | $134K | +4.2% |
| Demand Planner | $47K | $63K | $83K | $106K | +5.2% |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $44K | $60K | $78K | $101K | +5.8% |
| Warehouse Manager | $42K | $55K | $73K | $93K | +3.8% |
| Freight Broker | $32K | $47K | $67K | $96K | +5.5% |
Technology salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Engineering | $214K | $279K | $358K | $455K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $195K | $256K | $333K | $428K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $187K | $246K | $320K | $412K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $182K | $239K | $312K | $404K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $176K | $228K | $291K | $371K | +6% |
| VP of Product | $161K | $208K | $268K | $343K | +5.2% |
| Sr. Director of Engineering | $153K | $197K | $251K | $320K | +6.2% |
| VP of Data | $149K | $195K | $254K | $327K | +8% |
| Director of Engineering | $129K | $164K | $208K | $264K | +6.5% |
| Director of Product Management | $124K | $159K | $203K | $259K | +5.5% |
| Director of Data | $113K | $147K | $190K | $243K | +8.5% |
| AI Engineer | $99K | $134K | $172K | $222K | +12% |
| Cloud Architect | $99K | $130K | $164K | $203K | +6.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $96K | $129K | $164K | $210K | +8.4% |
| NLP Engineer | $96K | $129K | $164K | $208K | +10.2% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $92K | $124K | $159K | $203K | +9.5% |
| Solutions Architect | $92K | $121K | $153K | $191K | +5.8% |
| Information Security Manager | $88K | $116K | $149K | $187K | +7.8% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $88K | $116K | $147K | $182K | +7% |
| Blockchain Developer | $84K | $115K | $149K | $191K | +7.5% |
| Product Manager | $84K | $113K | $145K | $184K | +3.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $80K | $107K | $136K | $164K | +6.2% |
| Data Scientist | $77K | $106K | $134K | $168K | +5.1% |
| IT Manager | $77K | $103K | $132K | $164K | +3.5% |
| Data Engineer | $75K | $101K | $129K | $161K | +6.5% |
| Software Engineer | $73K | $99K | $126K | $161K | +4.2% |
| Backend Developer | $69K | $96K | $122K | $153K | +4.3% |
| Mobile Developer | $69K | $96K | $124K | $157K | +5.2% |
| Full Stack Developer | $67K | $92K | $119K | $149K | +4.6% |
| Salesforce Developer | $69K | $92K | $119K | $149K | +5.5% |
| Penetration Tester | $67K | $90K | $116K | $149K | +8.2% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $65K | $88K | $113K | $142K | +7.3% |
| ERP Consultant | $65K | $88K | $115K | $145K | +3.8% |
| Scrum Master | $67K | $88K | $111K | $138K | +3.2% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $65K | $86K | $109K | $136K | +3.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $63K | $86K | $111K | $142K | +4.5% |
| Database Administrator | $60K | $80K | $103K | $130K | +2.8% |
| Network Engineer | $57K | $77K | $99K | $126K | +3% |
| UX Designer | $55K | $76K | $99K | $126K | +3.1% |
| Game Developer | $55K | $75K | $101K | $132K | +4.8% |
| QA Engineer | $54K | $73K | $96K | $121K | +3% |
| Systems Administrator | $47K | $66K | $86K | $109K | +2.2% |
| Data Analyst | $46K | $63K | $83K | $107K | +4% |
| Technical Writer | $44K | $60K | $78K | $99K | +2.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $32K | $44K | $58K | $75K | +2% |
Transportation salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $80K | $122K | $180K | $252K | +5.2% |
| Logistics Manager | $55K | $75K | $99K | $129K | +4.5% |
| Transportation Planner | $47K | $63K | $83K | $107K | +4.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $44K | $60K | $78K | $101K | +4% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $32K | $40K | $52K | $67K | +4.8% |
Veterinary salaries in West Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Surgeon | $107K | $145K | $195K | $260K | +5.5% |
| Veterinarian | $67K | $92K | $126K | $168K | +5% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | $57K | $78K | $106K | $139K | +4% |
| Veterinary Practice Manager | $37K | $50K | $65K | $83K | +5% |
| Animal Behaviorist | $34K | $47K | $65K | $88K | +4.5% |
| Veterinary Technician | $24K | $32K | $41K | $52K | +6.5% |
How far does your West Virginia salary go?
West Virginia has an average COL index of 77. Factor in the 6.5% state income tax when comparing offers from no-tax states.
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West Virginia has 2 major metro areas tracked with a combined population of 92K. Average COL index: 77 vs US baseline of 100 — salaries go ~23% further than national average.
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All salary data from BLS OES, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings, adjusted for West Virginia regional cost of living. Figures represent 2026 annual compensation in USD.