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Beckley, WV

Cost of living & top-paying careers

Cost of Living

89.5

10% cheaper than the national average

Housing

95.3

5% cheaper than average

Top 15 Highest-Paying Jobs in Beckley

Occupation	Local Salary	AI Risk
Pharmacists	$133,220	Moderate 5/10
Physician assistants	$125,130	Moderate 5/10
Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners	$118,620	Moderate 5/10
Financial managers	$110,430	High Risk 7/10
Medical and health services managers	$102,890	Moderate 6/10
Physical therapists	$100,200	Low Risk 3/10
Sales managers	$99,280	High Risk 7/10
Management analysts	$94,010	High Risk 7/10
Lawyers	$89,480	High Risk 8/10
Occupational therapists	$85,510	Low Risk 3/10
Civil engineers	$85,170	Moderate 6/10
Registered nurses	$78,930	Low Risk 4/10
Mining and geological engineers	$78,880	Moderate 6/10
Top executives	$76,470	Moderate 6/10
Project management specialists	$75,480	High Risk 7/10

Occupation	Local Salary	AI Risk
Physical therapists	$100,200	Low Risk 3/10
Occupational therapists	$85,510	Low Risk 3/10
Registered nurses	$78,930	Low Risk 4/10
Chefs and head cooks	$64,970	Low Risk 3/10
Electricians	$62,160	Safe 2/10
Dental hygienists	$61,490	Safe 2/10
Respiratory therapists	$61,140	Low Risk 4/10
Diesel service technicians and mechanics	$57,550	Low Risk 3/10
Environmental science and protection technicians	$55,800	Low Risk 4/10
Police and detectives	$55,050	Low Risk 4/10
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses	$48,540	Low Risk 4/10
Industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers, and millwrights	$47,860	Low Risk 3/10
Machinists and tool and die makers	$47,050	Low Risk 4/10
Metal and plastic machine workers	$47,050	Low Risk 4/10
Food service managers	$46,390	Low Risk 4/10

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Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive. · Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)