May 2025 OEWS · West Virginia
Highest-paying jobs in Charleston, WV
All-occupations median
$45,830
- 10th percentile
- $25,940
- 25th percentile
- $32,230
- Median
- $45,830
- 75th percentile
- $66,980
- 90th percentile
- $101,190
- Mean
- $58,170
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
Employment across all occupations: 103,450.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for this metro is 88.717, with the United States at 100. Compare prices.
Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeons, All Other | 60 | $124,950 | $619,320 | $638,860 |
| Radiologists | 60 | $102,010 | $482,670 | $482,670 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 90 | $181,670 | $344,250 | $423,270 |
| Physicians, All Other | 180 | $153,960 | $285,470 | $328,330 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 220 | $231,640 | $280,250 | $290,670 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 70 | $103,690 | $165,690 | $226,410 |
| Chief Executives | 240 | $67,320 | $161,540 | $368,000 |
| Dentists, General | 70 | $128,770 | $152,980 | $302,070 |
| Industrial Engineers | 160 | $87,010 | $143,860 | $171,210 |
| Pharmacists | 340 | $80,400 | $131,660 | $167,800 |
| Computer Network Architects | 70 | $81,300 | $131,210 | $131,210 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 370 | $101,220 | $129,260 | $158,830 |
| Electrical Engineers | 60 | $89,680 | $129,250 | $159,280 |
| Physician Assistants | 190 | $88,160 | $126,620 | $164,450 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 280 | $79,990 | $125,470 | $275,590 |
| Software Developers | 350 | $72,380 | $122,980 | $168,620 |
| Engineers, All Other | 130 | $57,190 | $119,900 | $154,140 |
| Financial Managers | 450 | $76,740 | $116,300 | $179,430 |
| Veterinarians | 50 | $59,630 | $112,140 | $189,160 |
| Industrial Production Managers | 110 | $63,480 | $107,960 | $159,380 |
| Managers, All Other | Not available | $62,740 | $107,490 | $205,980 |
| Human Resources Managers | 80 | $77,690 | $105,920 | $176,590 |
| Database Architects | 30 | $60,930 | $104,570 | $164,870 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | 40 | $63,240 | $103,940 | $149,590 |
| Physical Therapists | 140 | $75,180 | $103,760 | $139,050 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 170 | $71,960 | $101,560 | $169,130 |
| Lawyers | 880 | $67,170 | $101,150 | $202,040 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | 140 | $79,460 | $98,380 | $125,360 |
| Mechanical Engineers | 60 | $62,780 | $98,050 | $155,880 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 150 | $52,580 | $96,990 | $129,470 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 90 | $67,200 | $96,510 | $127,850 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 140 | $45,020 | $96,050 | $675,730 |
| Civil Engineers | 280 | $51,640 | $94,810 | $136,990 |
| Management Analysts | 230 | $63,130 | $94,210 | $156,240 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 80 | $50,270 | $92,410 | $166,860 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 90 | $63,110 | $92,390 | $92,400 |
| Sales Managers | 170 | $56,290 | $91,920 | $196,010 |
| Occupational Therapists | 80 | $60,180 | $91,520 | $116,580 |
| Project Management Specialists | 390 | $54,280 | $89,600 | $142,810 |
| Petroleum Engineers | 80 | $79,780 | $88,860 | $196,510 |
Largest occupations
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in Charleston, WV?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in Charleston, WV is $45,830. Employment is 103,450.
Which published occupation has the highest median in Charleston, WV?
Surgeons, All Other has the highest published annual median on this list, $619,320, in the May 2025 OEWS estimates for Charleston, WV.