What is the average salary in Huntington, WV?
$55,090a year
Average yearly pay across 380 jobs with official data in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $26.49
- Jobs with data
- 380
- Workers counted
- 133,420
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $592,100 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $531,300 |
| Surgeon | $493,700 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $321,200 |
| Physician | $277,900 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $264,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $216,200 |
| Pediatrician | $213,300 |
| Dentist | $168,200 |
| Chief Executive | $161,800 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Registered Nurse | $81,010 |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,220 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $28,740 |
| Cashier | $27,080 |
| General and Operations Manager | $77,350 |
| Cook | $22,610 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $23,500 |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,060 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $30,980 |
| Office Clerk | $36,700 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$91,450
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$141,100
- Chief Executive$161,800
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$128,000
- Construction Manager$98,690
- Education Administrator$85,010
- Education Administrator$80,800
- Education Administrator$98,880
- Education and Childcare Administrator$47,550
- Facilities Manager$84,340
- Financial Manager$106,000
- Food Service Manager$59,090
- General and Operations Manager$77,350
- Human Resources Manager$110,000
- Industrial Production Manager$107,300
- Lodging Manager$59,940
- Manager$107,400
- Marketing Manager$106,600
- Medical and Health Services Manager$106,100
- Property$60,750
- Purchasing Manager$128,900
- Sales Manager$107,500
- Social and Community Service Manager$64,240
- Transportation$76,270
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$70,840
- Business Operations Specialist$63,130
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$64,980
- Claims Adjuster$76,400
- Compensation$55,530
- Compliance Officer$71,690
- Cost Estimator$75,350
- Credit Analyst$59,310
- Financial and Investment Analyst$73,070
- Financial Examiner$79,870
- Financial Specialist$75,360
- Fundraiser$53,190
- Human Resources Specialist$59,810
- Labor Relations Specialist$81,090
- Loan Officer$57,000
- Logistician$69,390
- Management Analyst$88,710
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$55,700
- Meeting$34,220
- Personal Financial Advisor$72,460
- Project Management Specialist$79,590
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$38,040
- Tax Preparer$35,100
- Training and Development Specialist$58,750
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$97,380
- Computer Network Support Specialist$47,970
- Computer Occupation$96,960
- Computer Systems Analyst$85,180
- Computer User Support Specialist$52,520
- Data Scientist$91,130
- Database Administrator$57,680
- Information Security Analyst$80,660
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$76,320
- Software Developer$110,800
Architecture and engineering
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$58,180
- Civil Engineer$94,520
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$58,610
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$76,440
- Electrical Engineer$107,100
- Engineer$95,140
- Engineering Technologist and Technician$83,780
- Industrial Engineer$99,550
- Mechanical Drafter$60,760
- Mechanical Engineer$95,850
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$47,410
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$45,720
- Surveyor$64,010
Life, physical, and social science
- Chemical Technician$55,340
- Chemist$76,110
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$72,150
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$50,420
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$82,100
- Life$55,230
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$77,450
- Psychologist$115,400
- School Psychologist$68,230
- Urban and Regional Planner$54,650
Community and social service
- Child$52,220
- Clergy$59,000
- Community and Social Service Specialist$38,520
- Community Health Worker$41,700
- Counselor$47,340
- Educational$59,380
- Health Education Specialist$63,890
- Healthcare Social Worker$62,170
- Marriage and Family Therapist$51,300
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$42,570
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$54,170
- Rehabilitation Counselor$44,470
- Social and Human Service Assistant$36,440
- Social Worker$78,750
- Substance Abuse$52,000
Legal
- Judge$107,200
- Lawyer$98,070
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$51,880
- Title Examiner$60,480
Educational instruction and library
- Art$71,430
- Biological Science Teacher$79,870
- Business Teacher$104,800
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$61,530
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$60,940
- Communications Teacher$78,780
- Computer Science Teacher$94,580
- Education Teacher$75,310
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$29,000
- Elementary School Teacher$57,450
- English Language and Literature Teacher$58,620
- Health Specialties Teacher$49,540
- Instructional Coordinator$74,790
- Kindergarten Teacher$58,200
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$60,800
- Library Technician$32,820
- Mathematical Science Teacher$61,830
- Middle School Teacher$57,390
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$62,210
- Postsecondary Teacher$59,110
- Preschool Teacher$30,850
- Psychology Teacher$63,820
- Secondary School Teacher$61,300
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$37,400
- Special Education Teacher$52,360
- Special Education Teacher$56,790
- Special Education Teacher$55,390
- Special Education Teacher$35,810
- Substitute Teacher$48,270
- Teacher and Instructor$63,670
- Teaching Assistant$28,500
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Audio and Video Technician$46,350
- Coach and Scout$49,070
- Floral Designer$28,030
- Graphic Designer$39,420
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$35,940
- Producer and Director$35,860
- Public Relations Specialist$52,000
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Athletic Trainer$64,360
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$40,230
- Chiropractor$83,840
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$60,850
- Dental Hygienist$73,470
- Dentist$168,200
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$78,830
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$76,400
- Emergency Medical Technician$35,630
- Emergency Medicine Physician$531,300
- Family Medicine Physician$216,200
- General Internal Medicine Physician$321,200
- Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$61,860
- Health Technologist and Technician$46,480
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$54,540
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$89,010
- Medical Records Specialist$52,000
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist$95,470
- Nurse Anesthetist$264,400
- Nurse Practitioner$125,800
- Occupational Therapist$98,930
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$37,400
- Optician$38,650
- Optometrist$103,700
- Paramedic$43,750
- Pediatrician$213,300
- Pharmacist$134,400
- Pharmacy Technician$38,730
- Physical Therapist$98,220
- Physician$277,900
- Physician Assistant$125,700
- Psychiatric Technician$34,570
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$79,090
- Radiologist$592,100
- Registered Nurse$81,010
- Respiratory Therapist$66,040
- Speech-Language Pathologist$98,700
- Surgeon$493,700
- Surgical Assistant$63,740
- Surgical Technologist$51,070
- Veterinarian$111,400
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$42,660
- Healthcare Support Worker$38,460
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$28,740
- Massage Therapist$44,150
- Medical Assistant$37,500
- Medical Equipment Preparer$46,170
- Medical Transcriptionist$36,580
- Nursing Assistant$37,140
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$60,740
- Pharmacy Aide$30,910
- Phlebotomist$39,150
- Physical Therapist Assistant$59,930
- Psychiatric Aide$38,710
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$32,610
Protective service
- Bailiff$29,940
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$50,390
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$56,710
- Firefighter$36,060
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$63,420
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$74,710
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$56,380
- Lifeguard$22,880
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$56,130
- Security Guard$34,800
- Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$29,280
- Chef and Head Cook$53,240
- Cook$22,610
- Cook$29,630
- Cook$29,550
- Cook$26,470
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$26,940
- Dishwasher$26,250
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$23,500
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$31,070
- Food Preparation Worker$24,960
- Food Server$33,540
- Host and Hostess$23,950
- Waiter and Waitress$30,690
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$24,680
- Animal Caretaker$28,060
- Childcare Worker$25,360
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$36,070
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$31,990
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$36,450
- Funeral Attendant$30,290
- Hairdresser$29,580
- Mortician$52,660
- Recreation Worker$30,240
- Residential Advisor$30,720
- Skincare Specialist$30,930
- Usher$22,740
Sales and related
- Cashier$27,080
- Counter and Rental Clerk$35,350
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$56,210
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$36,880
- Insurance Sales Agent$46,880
- Parts Salesperson$34,400
- Real Estate Sales Agent$73,920
- Retail Salesperson$28,220
- Sales Representative$94,420
- Sales Representative$63,950
- Sales Representatives of Service$48,860
- Security$47,460
- Telemarketer$32,470
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$41,350
- Billing and Posting Clerk$39,210
- Bookkeeping$42,720
- Courier and Messenger$37,470
- Court$42,240
- Customer Service Representative$38,060
- Data Entry Keyer$36,410
- Dispatcher$46,370
- Eligibility Interviewer$49,940
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$58,700
- File Clerk$35,130
- Financial Clerk$40,400
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$55,320
- Hotel$26,210
- Human Resources Assistant$43,190
- Information and Record Clerk$51,630
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$45,760
- Interviewer$36,650
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$46,400
- Library Assistant$28,980
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$44,260
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$37,840
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$37,500
- Meter Reader$41,550
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$37,470
- Office Clerk$36,700
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$46,100
- Postal Service Clerk$62,610
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,250
- Procurement Clerk$44,580
- Production$50,000
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$42,880
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$31,890
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$38,280
- Shipping$38,930
- Switchboard Operator$37,840
- Teller$34,620
- Weigher$35,120
Construction and extraction
- Boilermaker$67,010
- Brickmason and Blockmason$46,090
- Carpenter$52,000
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$56,220
- Construction and Building Inspector$63,390
- Construction Laborer$45,170
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$64,700
- Electrician$63,620
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$48,190
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$73,820
- Glazier$48,020
- Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$45,660
- Helpers--Carpenter$33,590
- Helpers--Pipelayer$36,140
- Highway Maintenance Worker$45,530
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$57,320
- Painter$46,010
- Paving$50,390
- Pipelayer$53,880
- Plumber$62,160
- Roofer$48,960
- Sheet Metal Worker$73,960
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$45,760
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$37,240
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$51,130
- Computer$41,910
- Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$79,230
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$79,810
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$65,100
- Heating$48,860
- Helpers--Installation$38,030
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$65,040
- Installation$55,200
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$41,970
- Maintenance Worker$56,050
- Medical Equipment Repairer$48,980
- Millwright$60,880
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$51,470
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$55,340
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$63,130
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$83,740
- Tire Repairer and Changer$29,630
Production
- Baker$36,840
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$33,370
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,430
- Coating$40,590
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$45,220
- Cutting$44,220
- Dental Laboratory Technician$47,740
- Electrical$41,110
- Extruding$33,610
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,030
- Food Batchmaker$40,750
- Gas Plant Operator$77,770
- Grinding$55,590
- Helpers--Production Worker$42,980
- Inspector$40,240
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$53,660
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$28,930
- Machinist$46,290
- Meat$36,650
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$37,890
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,380
- Molder$45,670
- Molding$39,790
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$38,380
- Petroleum Pump System Operator$78,670
- Plating Machine Setter$25,990
- Power Plant Operator$100,300
- Printing Press Operator$35,040
- Production Worker$36,540
- Sawing Machine Setter$31,510
- Sewing Machine Operator$29,210
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$47,210
- Welder$46,980
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$30,490
- Bus Driver$34,050
- Bus Driver$49,430
- Captain$70,600
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$29,780
- Crane and Tower Operator$56,780
- Driver/Sales Worker$29,190
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$50,870
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$50,050
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$42,740
- Laborer and Freight$36,120
- Light Truck Driver$37,790
- Packer and Packager$33,090
- Parking Attendant$36,900
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$36,380
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$28,880
- Stocker and Order Filler$30,980
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Huntington, WV?
About $55,090 a year ($26.49 an hour): the average of the 380 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Huntington, WV?
Radiologist ($592,100), Emergency Medicine Physician ($531,300), Surgeon ($493,700).
What are the most common jobs in Huntington, WV?
Registered Nurse (5,580 jobs), Retail Salesperson (4,290 jobs), Home Health and Personal Care Aide (3,620 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.