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Highest paying jobs in West Virginia after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in West Virginia, orthopedic surgeon pays most: $597,740 a year, and a single filer keeps about $375,223 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and West Virginia tax.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our West Virginia paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in West Virginia?

The 25 best-paid jobs in West Virginia after tax
RankJobMedian payTake-home
1 Orthopedic Surgeon $597,740 $375,223
2 Emergency Medicine Physician $491,230 $313,373
3 Radiologist $471,650 $302,003
4 Other Surgeon $468,210 $300,005
5 Pathologist $400,070 $260,436
6 Obstetrician and Gynecologist $300,810 $202,796
7 Nurse Anesthetist $278,530 $189,858
8 Family Medicine Physician $272,680 $186,461
9 Other Physician $258,020 $177,519
10 Other Dental Specialist $235,370 $163,687
11 Podiatrist $207,000 $145,491
12 General Dentist $170,370 $120,800
13 General Pediatrician $158,470 $113,211
14 Chief Executive $151,950 $109,054
15 Engineering Manager $149,430 $107,447
16 Purchasing Manager $147,220 $106,037
17 IT Manager $139,820 $101,318
18 Natural Sciences Manager $138,010 $100,164
19 Sales Engineer $135,260 $98,410
20 Pharmacist $133,430 $97,243
21 Chemical Engineer $129,210 $94,552
22 Veterinarian $128,990 $94,412
23 Physician Assistant $128,610 $94,170
24 Nurse Practitioner $127,320 $93,347
25 Other Manager $124,940 $91,829

What does every job pay in West Virginia?

618 jobs.

Every job with a median in West Virginia: pay, take-home and people
JobMedian payTake-homePeople
Orthopedic Surgeon $597,740 $375,223 120
Emergency Medicine Physician $491,230 $313,373 300
Radiologist $471,650 $302,003 360
Other Surgeon $468,210 $300,005 240
Pathologist $400,070 $260,436 50
Obstetrician and Gynecologist $300,810 $202,796 100
Nurse Anesthetist $278,530 $189,858 740
Family Medicine Physician $272,680 $186,461 320
Other Physician $258,020 $177,519 1,980
Other Dental Specialist $235,370 $163,687 40
Podiatrist $207,000 $145,491 50
General Dentist $170,370 $120,800 420
General Pediatrician $158,470 $113,211 140
Chief Executive $151,950 $109,054 1,700
Engineering Manager $149,430 $107,447 420
Purchasing Manager $147,220 $106,037 180
IT Manager $139,820 $101,318 1,100
Natural Sciences Manager $138,010 $100,164 160
Sales Engineer $135,260 $98,410 40
Pharmacist $133,430 $97,243 2,260
Chemical Engineer $129,210 $94,552 160
Veterinarian $128,990 $94,412 390
Physician Assistant $128,610 $94,170 1,080
Nurse Practitioner $127,320 $93,347 2,550
Other Manager $124,940 $91,829 3,640
Computer Network Architect $122,520 $90,286 360
Software Developer $121,000 $89,301 2,650
Electronics Engineer $120,170 $88,755 90
Human Resources Manager $120,020 $88,656 510
Other Engineer $118,800 $87,854 660
Optometrist $118,010 $87,334 150
Electrical Engineer $113,420 $84,315 500
Financial Manager $113,140 $84,131 2,610
Health Services Manager $112,010 $83,388 2,080
Industrial Production Manager $111,760 $83,224 1,000
Industrial Engineer $108,360 $80,987 850
Other Computer Occupation $107,140 $80,185 3,380
Commercial Pilot $105,950 $79,402 40
Business Professor $104,480 $78,436 420
Lawyer $102,420 $77,081 2,440
Power Distributor and Dispatcher $101,960 $76,778 50
Other Artist and Related Worker $101,400 $76,410 50
Engineering Professor $100,400 $75,752 240
Marketing Manager $98,750 $74,667 300
Other Education Administrator $98,450 $74,470 –
Physics Professor $98,320 $74,384 50
Transportation and Distribution Manager $98,230 $74,325 530
Mining and Geological Engineer $97,960 $74,147 440
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer $97,600 $73,911 70
Management Analyst $97,470 $73,825 1,740
Mechanical Engineer $97,390 $73,773 760
Technical Sales Representative $97,230 $73,667 760
Power Plant Operator $97,210 $73,654 170
Physical Therapist $96,600 $73,253 1,310
Architect $96,470 $73,167 80
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent $96,260 $73,029 180
Occupational Therapist $96,190 $72,983 700
Construction Manager $95,740 $72,687 600
Facilities Manager $95,050 $72,233 610
Sales Manager $94,830 $72,089 1,110
Other Social Scientist $94,520 $71,885 190
Financial Risk Specialist $94,350 $71,773 50
Petroleum Engineer $93,360 $71,122 380
Detective $92,410 $70,497 220
Project Management Specialist $91,780 $70,083 2,520
Rail Yard Engineer $91,380 $69,820 40
Economics Professor $91,170 $69,682 40
Telecom Line Installer $89,690 $68,708 1,270
Dietitian and Nutritionist $89,440 $68,544 520
Labor Relations Specialist $88,020 $67,610 420
Civil Engineer $86,930 $66,893 1,300
Occupational Safety Specialist $86,560 $66,650 1,020
Other Financial Specialist $86,200 $66,413 920
Chemist $85,560 $65,992 180
Electrical Engineering Technician $85,440 $65,913 300
Ship Captain and Mate $85,290 $65,814 110
Data Scientist $85,090 $65,683 390
Administrative Services Manager $84,820 $65,505 1,890
College Administrator $84,660 $65,400 1,520
Statistician $84,660 $65,400 90
Other Biological Scientist $84,590 $65,354 230
Forestry Professor $84,450 $65,262 40
Refinery Operator $83,910 $64,907 330
Power Line Installer $83,810 $64,841 1,260
Environmental Engineer $83,200 $64,440 370
Chiropractor $83,160 $64,413 60
Medical Scientist $82,690 $64,104 330
Gas Plant Operator $82,600 $64,045 420
General and Operations Manager $82,500 $63,979 15,300
Public Relations Manager $82,380 $63,900 70
Environmental Scientist $82,100 $63,716 250
Earth and Space Sciences Professor $81,850 $63,552 40
Chemistry Professor $81,830 $63,539 90
Chemical Plant and System Operator $81,710 $63,460 380
Occupational Safety Technician $81,470 $63,302 320
Other Engineering Technician $81,330 $63,210 450
Speech-Language Pathologist $80,970 $62,973 880
Orthotist and Prosthetist $80,860 $62,901 70
Atmospheric and Space Scientist $80,690 $62,789 40
K-12 Education Administrator $80,650 $62,763 1,480
MRI Technologist $80,490 $62,657 190
Registered Nurse $80,130 $62,421 23,430
Construction Supervisor $80,060 $62,375 5,380
Personal Financial Advisor $80,010 $62,342 670
Audiologist $79,990 $62,329 120
Mining Roof Bolter $79,400 $61,940 970
Control and Valve Installer $79,000 $61,677 610
Administrative Law Judge $78,870 $61,592 90
Budget Analyst $78,850 $61,579 180
Web Developer $78,240 $61,178 400
Communications Professor $77,880 $60,941 110
Continuous Mining Machine Operator $77,570 $60,737 720
Cost Estimator $77,480 $60,678 830
Political Science Professor $77,420 $60,638 70
Sociology Professor $77,380 $60,612 60
Title Examiner $77,230 $60,513 350
Extraction Worker Helper $77,180 $60,480 360
Clinical Psychologist $77,040 $60,388 920
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer $76,820 $60,244 780
Criminal Justice Professor $76,730 $60,184 90
Health and Safety Engineer $76,700 $60,165 210
Nuclear Medicine Technologist $76,460 $60,007 150
Foreign Language Professor $76,340 $59,928 40
Social Work Professor $76,320 $59,915 80
Multiple Machine Tool Operator $76,080 $59,757 1,920
Geoscientist $76,060 $59,744 90
Buyer and Purchasing Agent $75,670 $59,487 1,130
School Psychologist $75,220 $59,191 250
Underground Loading Machine Operator $74,950 $59,014 1,250
Industrial Electronics Repairer $74,920 $58,994 220
Network and Systems Administrator $74,490 $58,711 1,510
Fundraising Manager $74,400 $58,652 100
Police Supervisor $74,280 $58,573 490
Psychology Professor $74,280 $58,573 150
Gambling Manager $74,270 $58,566 50
Mechanical Insulation Worker $74,200 $58,520 90
Radiologic Technologist $74,150 $58,488 1,810
Computer Science Professor $73,880 $58,310 270
Dental Hygienist $73,840 $58,284 1,250
Database Administrator $73,490 $58,053 240
Accountant and Auditor $73,320 $57,942 4,900
Art, Drama, and Music Professor $73,280 $57,915 340
Other Protective Service Supervisor $73,280 $57,915 60
Commercial and Industrial Designer $73,030 $57,751 110
Lodging Manager $72,800 $57,600 180
Internal Medicine Physician $72,680 $57,521 630
Sheet Metal Worker $72,390 $57,330 540
Funeral Home Manager $71,990 $57,067 150
Web and Digital Interface Designer $71,880 $56,995 200
Structural Iron and Steel Worker $71,850 $56,975 150
Logistician $71,590 $56,804 590
Radiation Therapist $71,590 $56,804 120
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor $71,360 $56,653 4,070
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor $71,200 $56,547 40
Other Plant and System Operator $70,660 $56,192 120
Epidemiologist $70,540 $56,113 100
Conservation Scientist $69,910 $55,699 160
Instructional Coordinator $69,600 $55,495 730
History Professor $69,560 $55,469 90
Mathematical Science Professor $69,370 $55,344 210
Geological Technician $69,350 $55,331 60
Other Business Operations Specialist $69,240 $55,258 4,070
Financial and Investment Analyst $69,030 $55,120 400
Production Supervisor $68,990 $55,094 3,120
Respiratory Therapist $68,670 $54,883 1,140
Microbiologist $68,550 $54,804 40
Other Therapist $67,580 $54,166 –
Claims Adjuster and Examiner $67,290 $53,976 1,340
Millwright $67,270 $53,963 330
Biological Science Professor $67,190 $53,910 220
Human Resources Specialist $66,860 $53,693 3,130
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor $66,440 $53,411 100
Other Healthcare Technical Worker $66,080 $53,138 80
Chemical Equipment Operator $66,060 $53,123 1,190
Architectural and Civil Drafter $65,640 $52,805 330
Other Underground Mining Operator $65,610 $52,782 240
Bridge and Lock Tender $65,460 $52,668 60
Computer Programmer $65,320 $52,562 140
Other Professor $65,260 $52,517 430
Vocational Instructor $65,200 $52,471 300
Mechanical Drafter $65,100 $52,395 140
Adult Education and ESL Instructor $65,050 $52,357 250
Gas Compressor Operator $65,050 $52,357 200
Training and Development Specialist $64,960 $52,289 1,710
Electrician $64,810 $52,176 4,290
Writer and Author $64,410 $51,873 110
Locomotive Engineer $64,400 $51,865 340
Compliance Officer $64,270 $51,766 1,720
Other Teacher $64,140 $51,668 660
Operations Research Analyst $64,100 $51,638 200
Construction Inspector $64,000 $51,562 540
Boilermaker $63,850 $51,448 30
Executive Assistant $63,820 $51,426 860
Telecom Equipment Installer $63,560 $51,229 820
Wholesale Sales Representative $63,560 $51,229 3,220
Art Director $63,550 $51,221 30
Other Extraction Worker $63,550 $51,221 470
Neurologist $63,500 $51,183 60
Other Social Sciences Professor $63,360 $51,077 40
Forensic Science Technician $63,330 $51,054 110
Psychiatrist $63,320 $51,047 90
English Professor $63,280 $51,016 250
Education Professor $63,270 $51,009 320
Judge and Magistrate $63,240 $50,986 350
Transportation Security Screener $63,130 $50,903 90
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor $62,970 $50,781 510
Conveyor Operator $62,830 $50,675 580
Health Education Specialist $62,760 $50,622 400
Farmer and Rancher $62,740 $50,607 50
Other Social Worker $62,590 $50,494 680
Forester $62,550 $50,463 100
Fish and Game Warden $62,530 $50,448 110
Software QA Analyst and Tester $62,300 $50,274 390
Nursing Professor $62,210 $50,206 400
Radio and Cell Tower Installer $62,170 $50,175 120
Social and Community Service Manager $62,060 $50,092 820
Clinical Lab Technologist $61,810 $49,902 1,800
Industrial Machinery Mechanic $61,710 $49,826 3,150
Surveyor $61,520 $49,681 630
Pump Operator $61,450 $49,628 –
Urban and Regional Planner $61,390 $49,582 160
Health Information Technologist $61,330 $49,536 100
Surface Mining Machine Operator $61,330 $49,536 650
Chef and Head Cook $61,100 $49,361 350
Postal Service Clerk $61,050 $49,323 890
Special Effects Artist and Animator $60,940 $49,240 40
Financial Examiner $60,590 $48,973 240
Emergency Management Director $60,460 $48,874 120
Physical Therapist Assistant $60,430 $48,851 980
Occupational Therapy Assistant $60,370 $48,806 340
Health Specialties Professor $60,300 $48,752 2,400
Healthcare Social Worker $60,140 $48,630 1,100
Machinery Maintenance Worker $60,020 $48,539 790
Other Science Technician $59,750 $48,334 230
Utilities Meter Reader $59,430 $48,090 280
Gambling Services Supervisor $59,210 $47,922 270
Real Estate Sales Agent $59,050 $47,801 370
Paralegal and Legal Assistant $59,000 $47,763 1,660
Real Estate Broker $58,960 $47,732 140
Kindergarten Teacher $58,790 $47,603 730
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator $58,760 $47,580 160
Chemical Technician $58,750 $47,572 230
Transportation Inspector $58,670 $47,511 90
Postal Mail Sorter $58,470 $47,359 410
High School Vocational Teacher $57,760 $46,819 1,000
Postal Service Mail Carrier $57,700 $46,773 1,850
Loan Officer $57,580 $46,682 1,290
Credit Analyst $57,320 $46,484 220
Industrial Engineering Technician $57,240 $46,423 140
Middle School Teacher $57,210 $46,400 4,090
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator $57,020 $46,255 240
Plumber $56,980 $46,225 1,830
Police Officer $56,960 $46,210 2,900
Heat Treating Equipment Operator $56,880 $46,149 70
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic $56,810 $46,095 2,110
Court Reporter $56,790 $46,080 90
Public Relations Specialist $56,730 $46,034 350
Locksmith and Safe Repairer $56,690 $46,004 50
Rail-Track Equipment Operator $56,660 $45,981 270
Editor $56,630 $45,958 260
High School Teacher $56,610 $45,943 3,590
Correctional Officer Supervisor $56,490 $45,852 230
Middle School Special Education Teacher $56,440 $45,814 1,080
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator $56,290 $45,699 70
Production and Planning Clerk $56,290 $45,699 750
Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator $56,250 $45,669 580
Landscaping Supervisor $55,910 $45,410 390
Other Legal Support Worker $55,890 $45,395 160
Marriage and Family Therapist $55,700 $45,250 90
Elementary School Teacher $55,630 $45,197 5,420
Earth Driller $55,540 $45,129 240
School and Career Counselor $55,520 $45,113 1,260
High School Special Education Teacher $55,390 $45,014 840
Firefighting Supervisor $55,380 $45,007 180
Licensed Practical Nurse $55,360 $44,991 6,050
IT Support Specialist $55,350 $44,984 2,250
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster $55,180 $44,854 320
Other Information and Record Clerk $54,950 $44,679 620
Property and Real Estate Manager $54,860 $44,611 1,130
Crane and Tower Operator $54,830 $44,588 170
Food Service Manager $54,800 $44,565 1,230
Fundraiser $54,760 $44,535 260
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader $54,750 $44,527 90
Forest and Conservation Technician $54,600 $44,413 100
Anthropologist and Archeologist $54,340 $44,215 50
Embalmer $54,060 $44,002 50
Lathe Operator $53,660 $43,697 50
Office Supervisor $53,660 $43,697 6,900
Traffic Technician $53,400 $43,499 70
Civil Engineering Technician $53,340 $43,454 520
Stationary Engineer $53,340 $43,454 40
Farming and Forestry Supervisor $53,190 $43,339 70
Probation Officer $53,120 $43,286 890
Correctional Officer $52,890 $43,111 2,980
Environmental Science Technician $52,590 $42,883 750
Fire Inspector and Investigator $52,490 $42,807 70
Transportation Supervisor $52,420 $42,753 2,670
Market Research Analyst $52,340 $42,692 1,650
Child and Family Social Worker $52,220 $42,601 2,380
Wellhead Pumper $52,170 $42,563 660
Judicial Law Clerk $52,120 $42,525 260
Coach and Scout $52,050 $42,472 910
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher $51,950 $42,395 760
Vehicle Electronics Installer $51,890 $42,350 40
Other Health Technician $51,580 $42,114 760
Biological Technician $51,440 $42,007 100
Construction Equipment Operator $51,300 $41,901 7,830
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer $51,280 $41,885 70
Paving Equipment Operator $51,230 $41,847 210
Roofer $51,170 $41,802 440
Social Science Research Assistant $51,140 $41,779 550
Security and Fire Alarm Installer $51,100 $41,748 260
Mixing Machine Operator $51,020 $41,687 350
Farm and Home Management Educator $50,930 $41,619 50
Tile and Stone Setter $50,900 $41,596 50
Surgical Assistant $50,870 $41,573 280
Rail Car Repairer $50,800 $41,520 100
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent $50,730 $41,467 290
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator $50,690 $41,436 180
Oil and Gas Derrick Operator $50,640 $41,398 60
Athletic Trainer $50,510 $41,299 110
Elementary Special Education Teacher $50,380 $41,200 1,690
Exercise Physiologist $50,270 $41,116 60
Services Sales Representative $50,240 $41,094 2,130
Mental Health Social Worker $50,070 $40,964 420
Financial Services Sales Agent $50,050 $40,949 930
Grinding Machine Operator $49,950 $40,873 200
Glazier $49,810 $40,766 140
Interior Designer $49,800 $40,759 90
Blaster and Explosives Worker $49,630 $40,629 50
CNC Machine Operator $49,630 $40,629 160
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver $49,480 $40,515 12,190
Mental Health Counselor $49,430 $40,477 2,100
Tree Trimmer and Pruner $49,140 $40,256 1,420
Surgical Technologist $49,110 $40,233 580
Cargo and Freight Agent $49,100 $40,226 130
Substitute Teacher $49,020 $40,165 4,840
Recreational Therapist $49,010 $40,157 130
HVAC Technician $48,850 $40,035 1,690
Welder $48,810 $40,005 2,100
Carpenter $48,710 $39,929 3,670
Surveying and Mapping Technician $48,530 $39,792 370
Clergy $48,460 $39,738 290
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker $48,460 $39,738 40
Paramedic $48,460 $39,738 1,090
Film and Video Editor $48,440 $39,723 30
Hydrologic Technician $48,230 $39,563 –
Compensation and Benefits Specialist $48,080 $39,449 580
Procurement Clerk $48,050 $39,426 520
Rehabilitation Counselor $48,050 $39,426 470
Mortician and Funeral Director $47,960 $39,358 180
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker $47,850 $39,274 570
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher $47,760 $39,206 70
Dental Laboratory Technician $47,740 $39,190 –
Mechanical Engineering Technician $47,660 $39,129 200
Environmental Engineering Technician $47,650 $39,122 40
Water Treatment Plant Operator $47,560 $39,053 1,100
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk $47,460 $38,977 580
Sailor and Marine Oiler $47,370 $38,909 100
Medical Records Specialist $47,360 $38,901 1,260
Machinist $47,350 $38,893 1,700
Entertainment and Recreation Manager $47,310 $38,863 100
Auto Body Repairer $47,090 $38,696 670
Medical Equipment Repairer $47,090 $38,696 380
Quality Control Inspector $47,010 $38,635 2,720
Legal Secretary $46,960 $38,597 1,200
Railroad Brake and Signal Operator $46,900 $38,551 120
Structural Metal Fabricator $46,880 $38,536 180
Network Support Specialist $46,840 $38,505 600
Producer and Director $46,660 $38,368 230
Dispatcher $46,620 $38,338 880
Diesel Mechanic $46,610 $38,330 1,040
Brickmason and Blockmason $46,600 $38,322 210
Massage Therapist $46,600 $38,322 250
Audio and Video Technician $46,590 $38,315 200
Umpire and Referee $46,490 $38,239 50
Credit Authorizer $46,480 $38,231 50
Welding Machine Operator $46,460 $38,216 120
Packaging Machine Operator $46,410 $38,178 810
Private Detective and Investigator $46,410 $38,178 170
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker $46,390 $38,163 130
Jeweler $46,370 $38,147 30
Other Psychologist $46,350 $38,132 230
Farm Equipment Mechanic $46,240 $38,048 60
Tool and Die Maker $46,190 $38,010 40
Cardiovascular Technologist $45,910 $37,797 350
Credit Counselor $45,860 $37,759 150
Security Supervisor $45,850 $37,752 390
Mechanical Door Repairer $45,840 $37,744 60
Furnace and Kiln Operator $45,690 $37,630 80
Preschool and Daycare Administrator $45,660 $37,607 290
Insurance Sales Agent $45,480 $37,470 1,430
Aircraft Mechanic $45,470 $37,462 590
Milling Machine Operator $45,440 $37,439 120
Floor Layer $45,390 $37,401 30
Medical Dosimetrist $45,350 $37,371 60
Order Clerk $45,320 $37,348 100
Highway Maintenance Worker $45,260 $37,302 730
Drilling Machine Operator $45,060 $37,150 –
Fence Erector $45,040 $37,135 170
Self-Enrichment Teacher $45,010 $37,112 540
Property Appraiser and Assessor $44,940 $37,059 470
Medical Equipment Preparer $44,830 $36,975 530
Other Counselor $44,810 $36,960 220
Travel Agent $44,760 $36,922 250
Insurance Claims Clerk $44,740 $36,906 1,330
Advertising Sales Agent $44,700 $36,876 290
Metal Extruding Machine Operator $44,510 $36,731 540
Miscellaneous Construction Worker $44,300 $36,571 90
Construction Painter $44,230 $36,518 720
Eligibility Interviewer $44,150 $36,457 250
Tutor $44,070 $36,396 280
Bill and Account Collector $43,960 $36,313 670
Crematory Operator $43,840 $36,221 30
Other Protective Service Worker $43,700 $36,115 170
Camera Operator $43,390 $35,879 60
Molder, Shaper, and Caster $43,300 $35,810 260
Office Machine Operator $43,140 $35,688 80
Cutting and Press Machine Operator $43,070 $35,635 290
Log Grader and Scaler $43,040 $35,612 90
Human Resources Assistant $42,990 $35,574 480
Librarian $42,980 $35,567 610
Coating and Painting Machine Operator $42,950 $35,544 370
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk $42,890 $35,498 7,620
Construction Laborer $42,670 $35,331 6,620
Metal Molding Machine Operator $42,500 $35,201 420
Loan Interviewer and Clerk $42,490 $35,194 840
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter $42,400 $35,125 130
Other Building Cleaning Worker $42,010 $34,828 60
Bicycle Repairer $41,960 $34,790 40
Other Logging Worker $41,790 $34,658 –
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator $41,670 $34,566 1,400
Furniture Finisher $41,600 $34,512 100
Taper $41,600 $34,512 30
Other Financial Clerk $41,550 $34,473 520
Housekeeping Supervisor $41,450 $34,396 740
Print Binding and Finishing Worker $41,340 $34,311 280
Printing Press Operator $41,200 $34,203 470
Other Social Service Specialist $41,060 $34,095 510
Public Safety Telecommunicator $40,490 $33,655 880
Pipelayer $40,440 $33,616 180
Administrative Assistant $40,370 $33,562 8,820
Graphic Designer $40,350 $33,547 520
Electrical and Electronic Assembler $40,260 $33,477 560
Woodworking Machine Operator $40,020 $33,292 280
Shipping and Receiving Clerk $39,940 $33,230 2,660
Other Special Education Teacher $39,920 $33,215 530
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker $39,870 $33,176 –
Miscellaneous Assembler $39,850 $33,161 3,480
Retail Sales Supervisor $39,740 $33,076 7,420
Other Production Worker $39,500 $32,891 2,260
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator $39,450 $32,852 80
Machine Feeder and Offbearer $39,360 $32,783 180
Billing and Posting Clerk $39,300 $32,736 2,180
Social and Human Service Assistant $39,290 $32,729 3,320
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver $39,260 $32,705 520
Phlebotomist $39,250 $32,698 1,530
Small Engine Mechanic $39,210 $32,667 130
Production Helper $39,190 $32,651 670
Maintenance and Repair Helper $39,030 $32,528 340
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner $38,920 $32,443 30
General Maintenance Worker $38,890 $32,420 8,060
Light Truck Driver $38,860 $32,397 3,330
Other Healthcare Support Worker $38,740 $32,304 780
Computer and Office Machine Repairer $38,720 $32,289 370
New Accounts Clerk $38,520 $32,134 150
Customer Service Representative $38,430 $32,065 9,860
Medical Secretary $38,430 $32,065 1,550
Manicurist and Pedicurist $38,260 $31,934 120
Pharmacy Technician $38,210 $31,895 3,560
Vending Machine Repairer $38,190 $31,880 170
Dispensing Optician $38,120 $31,826 350
Fitness Trainer and Instructor $38,120 $31,826 500
Personal Service Supervisor $38,120 $31,826 400
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker $38,060 $31,779 80
Skincare Specialist $38,030 $31,756 80
Dental Assistant $37,960 $31,702 1,290
Community Health Worker $37,950 $31,694 310
Cutting Machine Operator $37,920 $31,671 160
Psychiatric Aide $37,910 $31,663 220
Mason Helper $37,870 $31,633 50
Court and Municipal Clerk $37,810 $31,586 1,590
Other Food Processing Worker $37,750 $31,540 100
Veterinary Technician $37,700 $31,501 400
Auto Mechanic $37,660 $31,470 4,490
Pest Control Worker $37,510 $31,355 460
Motorcycle Mechanic $37,450 $31,308 200
Medical Transcriptionist $37,440 $31,301 90
Switchboard Operator $37,430 $31,293 110
Forging Machine Operator $37,390 $31,262 –
Firefighter $37,350 $31,231 900
Other Education Worker $37,230 $31,139 390
Medical Assistant $37,180 $31,100 4,540
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician $37,140 $31,069 –
Animal Trainer $37,080 $31,023 100
Hand Laborer and Material Mover $36,990 $30,953 11,300
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter $36,870 $30,861 220
Parts Salesperson $36,800 $30,807 1,880
Ophthalmic Medical Technician $36,730 $30,753 260
Proofreader and Copy Marker $36,730 $30,753 50
Nursing Assistant $36,720 $30,745 9,390
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer $36,660 $30,699 750
Interviewer $36,480 $30,560 2,480
Motorboat Mechanic $36,480 $30,560 40
Bailiff $36,250 $30,382 160
Recreation Supervisor $36,230 $30,367 420
Carpet Installer $36,220 $30,359 50
Septic Tank Servicer $36,200 $30,343 70
Logging Equipment Operator $36,130 $30,289 310
Photographer $36,110 $30,274 110
Word Processor and Typist $36,060 $30,235 80
Graduate Teaching Assistant $35,960 $30,158 40
Plumber Helper $35,930 $30,135 130
RV Service Technician $35,920 $30,127 70
Data Entry Keyer $35,900 $30,112 660
Tax Preparer $35,880 $30,096 330
Separating Machine Operator $35,870 $30,089 110
Refuse and Recycling Collector $35,840 $30,066 1,000
Event Planner $35,760 $30,004 300
Home Appliance Repairer $35,720 $29,973 80
Wood Sawing Machine Operator $35,590 $29,873 360
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ $35,400 $29,726 130
Insulation Worker $35,390 $29,718 70
Waiter and Waitress $35,380 $29,711 8,600
Prepress Technician and Worker $35,320 $29,664 50
News Reporter and Journalist $35,280 $29,633 190
Dietetic Technician $35,210 $29,579 260
Gambling Surveillance Officer $35,150 $29,533 70
Mail Clerk $35,140 $29,525 270
Concierge $35,130 $29,518 40
Animal Control Worker $35,120 $29,510 90
Hearing Aid Specialist $35,110 $29,502 50
General Office Clerk $35,020 $29,433 9,430
Courier and Messenger $34,890 $29,332 240
Physical Therapist Aide $34,840 $29,294 170
Counter and Rental Clerk $34,780 $29,247 2,300
Food Batchmaker $34,660 $29,155 70
Teller $34,560 $29,078 2,620
Stocker and Order Filler $34,510 $29,039 12,520
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist $34,480 $29,016 1,020
Emergency Medical Technician $34,360 $28,923 900
Psychiatric Technician $34,100 $28,722 770
Reservation and Ticket Agent $34,030 $28,668 100
Carpenter Helper $33,760 $28,460 320
Electrician Helper $33,680 $28,398 210
Butcher and Meat Cutter $33,570 $28,313 600
Telemarketer $33,370 $28,159 440
School Bus Driver $33,360 $28,151 4,690
Other Personal Care Worker $33,320 $28,120 110
Food Service Supervisor $33,070 $27,927 6,390
Crossing Guard and Flagger $32,800 $27,719 1,190
Preschool Teacher $32,480 $27,472 2,190
Veterinary Assistant $32,350 $27,372 730
Landscaper and Groundskeeper $32,240 $27,287 3,340
Receptionist and Information Clerk $31,920 $27,040 5,470
Residential Advisor $31,840 $26,978 1,180
Other Motor Vehicle Operator $31,790 $26,939 240
Orderly $31,770 $26,924 250
File Clerk $31,600 $26,793 260
Funeral Attendant $31,410 $26,646 350
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler $31,210 $26,492 330
Crop and Nursery Farmworker $31,050 $26,368 100
Janitor $30,980 $26,314 9,340
Aircraft Service Attendant $30,840 $26,206 30
Library Assistant $30,800 $26,175 450
Other Sales and Related Worker $30,790 $26,168 180
Gambling Cage Worker $30,490 $25,936 80
Parking Enforcement Worker $30,490 $25,936 50
Parking Attendant $30,460 $25,913 150
Library Technician $30,300 $25,789 280
Nonrestaurant Food Server $30,170 $25,689 460
Tire Repairer and Changer $29,880 $25,465 640
Floral Designer $29,860 $25,450 250
Teaching Assistant $29,800 $25,403 5,110
Institution and Cafeteria Cook $29,740 $25,357 4,420
Recreation Worker $29,710 $25,334 1,410
Bartender $29,630 $25,272 3,340
Restaurant Cook $29,590 $25,241 6,450
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment $29,390 $25,087 1,260
Sewing Machine Operator $29,320 $25,033 180
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker $28,970 $24,763 1,340
Retail Salesperson $28,950 $24,747 19,050
Security Guard $28,800 $24,631 5,200
Driver/Sales Worker $28,790 $24,624 2,540
Hand Packer and Packager $28,740 $24,585 1,140
Airfield Operations Specialist $28,670 $24,531 60
Tour and Travel Guide $28,570 $24,454 270
Animal Caretaker $28,550 $24,438 1,160
Baker $28,480 $24,384 750
Garment Presser $28,400 $24,321 70
Food Preparation Worker $28,360 $24,289 2,960
Automotive Service Attendant $28,260 $24,210 200
Maid and Housekeeper $28,090 $24,075 6,110
Home Health Aide $28,010 $24,012 18,890
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur $27,950 $23,964 1,000
Childcare Worker $27,710 $23,774 1,930
Short Order Cook $27,440 $23,560 620
Broadcast Technician $27,310 $23,457 120
Busser and Dining Room Attendant $27,150 $23,331 1,170
Hotel Desk Clerk $26,830 $23,077 1,730
Mobile Home Installer $26,690 $22,965 90
Other Office Support Worker $26,580 $22,878 590
Dishwasher $26,460 $22,782 1,640
Cashier $26,370 $22,711 17,360
Ambulance Driver and Attendant $26,240 $22,607 170
Fast Food and Counter Worker $26,070 $22,472 6,240
Amusement and Recreation Attendant $25,230 $21,804 800
Gambling Dealer $25,100 $21,701 610
Other Agricultural Worker $24,960 $21,589 150
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol $24,670 $21,359 450
Restaurant Host and Hostess $24,420 $21,160 1,580
Baggage Porter and Bellhop $24,090 $20,897 50
Usher and Ticket Taker $23,400 $20,349 300
Fast Food Cook $23,120 $20,126 16,490
Gambling Booth Cashier $22,080 $19,299 610
Other Food Service Worker $21,640 $18,949 70
Sports Book Writer and Runner $19,740 $17,437 180
Other Gambling Service Worker $19,030 $16,873 300

Best take-home first. Jobs with no West Virginia median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

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Questions about pay in West Virginia

What is the highest-paying job in West Virginia?

Orthopedic Surgeon, with a median of $597,740 in West Virginia (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $375,223 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and West Virginia tax.

What is the most common job in West Virginia?

Registered Nurse: about 23,430 people in West Virginia, with a median of $80,130.

How much do you take home on the median West Virginia salary?

The median pay for all jobs in West Virginia is $45,300 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $37,333 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and West Virginia tax.

Which job pays more in West Virginia than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in West Virginia, multiple machine tool operator pays furthest above its US median: $76,080 here, 61% more than the national $47,180.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in West Virginia. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.