What is the average salary in Morgantown, WV?
$60,520a year
Average yearly pay across 244 jobs with official data in the Morgantown, WV metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $29.10
- Jobs with data
- 244
- Workers counted
- 57,550
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Nurse Anesthetist | $278,500 |
| Dentist | $207,000 |
| Chief Executive | $173,000 |
| Purchasing Manager | $156,200 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $137,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $134,600 |
| Veterinarian | $133,000 |
| Human Resources Manager | $132,000 |
| Engineer | $132,000 |
| Manager | $131,200 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Registered Nurse | $80,130 |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,570 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $60,300 |
| Cashier | $27,370 |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,880 |
| General and Operations Manager | $89,440 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $31,110 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $35,480 |
| Maintenance and Repair Worker | $37,390 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $30,180 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$91,390
- Chief Executive$173,000
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$134,600
- Construction Manager$101,600
- Education Administrator$79,440
- Education Administrator$102,600
- Education Administrator$100,300
- Facilities Manager$95,940
- Financial Manager$129,800
- Food Service Manager$57,100
- General and Operations Manager$89,440
- Human Resources Manager$132,000
- Industrial Production Manager$98,820
- Manager$131,200
- Marketing Manager$80,200
- Medical and Health Services Manager$123,000
- Natural Sciences Manager$137,000
- Property$54,860
- Purchasing Manager$156,200
- Sales Manager$80,340
- Social and Community Service Manager$64,100
- Transportation$86,690
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$71,740
- Business Operations Specialist$62,080
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$76,650
- Claims Adjuster$76,400
- Compensation$63,600
- Compliance Officer$81,270
- Cost Estimator$76,690
- Credit Analyst$58,650
- Credit Counselor$48,890
- Financial and Investment Analyst$76,430
- Financial Specialist$81,910
- Fundraiser$63,770
- Human Resources Specialist$63,500
- Labor Relations Specialist$99,600
- Loan Officer$67,440
- Logistician$61,270
- Management Analyst$76,150
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$54,660
- Meeting$48,260
- Personal Financial Advisor$81,610
- Project Management Specialist$80,900
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$38,640
- Training and Development Specialist$69,560
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Support Specialist$52,130
- Computer Occupation$105,400
- Computer User Support Specialist$53,720
- Data Scientist$78,950
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$74,240
- Software Developer$109,000
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$39,060
- Web Developer$79,190
Architecture and engineering
- Civil Engineer$89,560
- Engineer$132,000
- Engineering Technologist and Technician$59,150
- Industrial Engineer$98,940
- Mechanical Engineer$86,270
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$47,360
- Surveyor$50,220
Life, physical, and social science
- Chemist$81,970
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$95,160
- Life$59,750
- Medical Scientist$82,060
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$81,390
- Social Scientist and Related Worker$100,300
Community and social service
- Child$47,740
- Clergy$57,810
- Educational$47,720
- Health Education Specialist$63,500
- Healthcare Social Worker$59,660
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$48,970
- Social and Human Service Assistant$37,940
- Social Worker$50,760
- Substance Abuse$51,680
Legal
- Lawyer$109,300
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$61,840
- Title Examiner$79,030
Educational instruction and library
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$65,390
- Elementary School Teacher$51,380
- Health Specialties Teacher$60,300
- Instructional Coordinator$67,700
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$61,110
- Middle School Teacher$56,740
- Preschool Teacher$30,420
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$44,770
- Special Education Teacher$48,690
- Substitute Teacher$46,760
- Teacher and Instructor$57,440
- Teaching Assistant$29,430
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$62,570
- Graphic Designer$40,460
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$35,320
- Public Relations Specialist$54,710
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$62,510
- Dental Hygienist$73,840
- Dentist$207,000
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$77,720
- Emergency Medical Technician$32,950
- Family Medicine Physician$62,810
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$50,400
- Medical Records Specialist$50,220
- Nurse Anesthetist$278,500
- Nurse Practitioner$128,100
- Occupational Therapist$94,330
- Optician$36,790
- Orthopedic Surgeon$71,800
- Paramedic$49,370
- Pediatrician$62,510
- Pharmacist$130,700
- Pharmacy Technician$38,320
- Physical Therapist$96,010
- Physician$63,950
- Physician Assistant$128,200
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$75,390
- Radiologist$76,400
- Registered Nurse$80,130
- Speech-Language Pathologist$70,940
- Surgical Technologist$49,390
- Veterinarian$133,000
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$44,780
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$38,540
- Healthcare Support Worker$45,780
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$27,930
- Medical Assistant$37,440
- Nursing Assistant$35,880
- Phlebotomist$38,790
- Physical Therapist Assistant$59,920
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$35,310
Protective service
- Bailiff$36,940
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$52,120
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$55,010
- Security Guard$34,290
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$30,310
- Chef and Head Cook$81,330
- Cook$31,770
- Cook$29,740
- Cook$29,210
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$27,240
- Dishwasher$26,490
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$24,230
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$33,490
- Food Preparation Worker$30,620
- Host and Hostess$24,790
- Waiter and Waitress$35,480
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$24,960
- Animal Caretaker$29,890
- Childcare Worker$28,370
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$38,690
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$34,480
- Hairdresser$32,790
- Recreation Worker$36,650
- Residential Advisor$35,680
Sales and related
- Cashier$27,370
- Counter and Rental Clerk$31,850
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$60,820
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$43,150
- Insurance Sales Agent$46,080
- Parts Salesperson$34,190
- Retail Salesperson$28,570
- Sales Representative$129,200
- Sales Representative$62,600
- Sales Representatives of Service$45,720
- Security$49,410
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$44,190
- Billing and Posting Clerk$39,300
- Bookkeeping$42,810
- Court$38,640
- Customer Service Representative$37,450
- Data Entry Keyer$36,210
- Dispatcher$46,620
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$68,890
- Financial Clerk$47,020
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$56,430
- Hotel$27,010
- Human Resources Assistant$40,440
- Information and Record Clerk$48,220
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$43,400
- Interviewer$36,480
- Library Assistant$35,250
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$42,090
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$38,100
- Meter Reader$60,530
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$37,960
- Office Clerk$37,140
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$39,110
- Postal Service Clerk$67,660
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$58,270
- Procurement Clerk$50,250
- Production$51,390
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$43,010
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$33,170
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$41,810
- Shipping$40,330
- Teller$34,890
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$49,160
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$50,120
- Construction Laborer$44,340
- Electrician$61,610
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,430
- Highway Maintenance Worker$45,260
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$52,970
- Painter$31,970
- Plumber$58,780
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$47,190
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$37,060
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$44,220
- Computer$37,470
- Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$79,660
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$79,290
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$63,500
- Heating$47,970
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$57,200
- Installation$53,020
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$37,390
- Maintenance Worker$59,910
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$49,950
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$63,840
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$71,950
Production
- Baker$30,330
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$34,860
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$63,440
- Inspector$42,900
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$30,690
- Machinist$50,510
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$39,800
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$42,240
- Production Worker$28,830
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$46,490
- Welder$47,650
Transportation and material moving
- Bus Driver$34,330
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$29,650
- Driver/Sales Worker$30,220
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$50,100
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$48,560
- Laborer and Freight$36,900
- Light Truck Driver$32,170
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$28,590
- Stocker and Order Filler$31,110
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Morgantown, WV?
About $60,520 a year ($29.10 an hour): the average of the 244 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Morgantown, WV?
Nurse Anesthetist ($278,500), Dentist ($207,000), Chief Executive ($173,000).
What are the most common jobs in Morgantown, WV?
Registered Nurse (4,510 jobs), Retail Salesperson (2,090 jobs), Health Specialties Teacher (1,400 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.