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Average salary by job family in Beckley
| Management | $103,340 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $92,870 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $89,850 |
| Legal | $81,350 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $79,370 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $78,690 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $71,010 |
| Construction and Extraction | $61,340 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $52,430 |
| Community and Social Service | $51,760 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $51,160 |
| Production | $48,010 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $46,530 |
| Protective Service | $46,250 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $41,730 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $40,790 |
| Sales and Related | $37,510 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $37,490 |
| Healthcare Support | $32,500 |
| Personal Care and Service | $32,150 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $31,600 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $29,790 |
Highest-paying jobs in Beckley
- Physicians, All Other$300,990
- Dentists, General$216,260
- Chief Executives$174,830
- Nurse Practitioners$130,830
- Industrial Production Managers$129,680
- Pharmacists$129,440
- Medical and Health Services Managers$128,560
- Physician Assistants$126,810
- Financial Managers$124,600
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$123,410
Most common jobs in Beckley and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,550 | $26,720 | $26,910 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,410 | $30,210 | $27,630 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,320 | $83,910 | $78,680 |
| Cashiers | 1,230 | $25,880 | $24,650 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 1,170 | $23,690 | $22,370 |
| General and Operations Managers | 900 | $98,720 | $79,770 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 880 | $52,350 | $51,340 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 840 | $33,340 | $31,240 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 650 | $37,200 | $33,650 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 610 | $31,270 | $29,170 |
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Cost of living in Beckley
Prices in the Beckley area are 12% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 88.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $52,300 therefore buys what $59,184 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $149,420, 2.9 times the median household income of $52,345.
$149,420typical home value
$52,345median household income
88.4BEA price parity
113,653metro population
Take-home pay in Beckley
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $29,730 | $25,349 | $2,112 |
| Median wage | $41,850 | $34,704 | $2,892 |
| Average wage | $52,300 | $42,662 | $3,555 |
| 75th percentile wage | $61,290 | $49,506 | $4,125 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Beckley
Management16 jobs
- Chief Executives$175K
- Industrial Production Managers$130K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$129K
- Financial Managers$125K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$123K
- Sales Managers$111K
- Managers, All Other$107K
- Education Administrators, All Other$106K
- Facilities Managers$104K
- General and Operations Managers$99K
- Administrative Services Managers$93K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$92K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$78K
- Social and Community Service Managers$78K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$62K
- Food Service Managers$51K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical20 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$301K
- Dentists, General$216K
- Nurse Practitioners$131K
- Pharmacists$129K
- Physician Assistants$127K
- Occupational Therapists$97K
- Physical Therapists$94K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$86K
- Registered Nurses$84K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$79K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$71K
- Respiratory Therapists$70K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Dental Hygienists$67K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$55K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$53K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52K
- Medical Records Specialists$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$41K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$33K
Architecture and Engineering4 jobs
Legal2 jobs
Computer and Mathematical4 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science3 jobs
Business and Financial Operations16 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$94K
- Management Analysts$94K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$83K
- Project Management Specialists$83K
- Accountants and Auditors$80K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$72K
- Human Resources Specialists$71K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$69K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$66K
- Loan Officers$65K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$62K
- Cost Estimators$61K
- Training and Development Specialists$61K
- Compliance Officers$61K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$53K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$48K
Construction and Extraction13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$87K
- Roof Bolters, Mining$74K
- Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining$73K
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators$72K
- Extraction Workers, All Other$68K
- Electricians$65K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$62K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$55K
- Carpenters$48K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$48K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$45K
- Construction Laborers$42K
Educational Instruction and Library10 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$74K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$69K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$58K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$57K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$55K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$55K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$53K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$44K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30K
Community and Social Service9 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$77K
- Healthcare Social Workers$59K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$56K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$55K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$54K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$50K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$45K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$40K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair12 jobs
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$72K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$71K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$61K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$53K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$53K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$46K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$44K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$42K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$40K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$34K
Production11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$53K
- Machinists$52K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42K
- Production Workers, All Other$41K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$35K
- Bakers$30K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$27K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media1 jobs
Protective Service5 jobs
Transportation and Material Moving11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52K
- Light Truck Drivers$47K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$40K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$37K
- Driver/Sales Workers$36K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$33K
- Bus Drivers, School$33K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$29K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$29K
Office and Administrative Support21 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$67K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$59K
- Postal Service Clerks$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$53K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$46K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$45K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$44K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$40K
- Customer Service Representatives$39K
- Office Clerks, General$36K
- Data Entry Keyers$36K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$34K
- Tellers$34K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$32K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$25K
Sales and Related10 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$85K
- Insurance Sales Agents$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$63K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$58K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$43K
- Parts Salespersons$38K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$36K
- Retail Salespersons$30K
- Cashiers$26K
Healthcare Support7 jobs
Personal Care and Service6 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance4 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related11 jobs
- Bartenders$39K
- Waiters and Waitresses$37K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$31K
- Cooks, Restaurant$30K
- Food Preparation Workers$28K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27K
- Dishwashers$26K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$25K
- Cooks, Fast Food$24K
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Salary in Beckley: questions
What is a good salary in Beckley?
Half of all workers in the Beckley metro earn less than $41,850 and the average is $52,300. Earning more than $61,290 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Beckley to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $62,522, because prices here are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Beckley?
Physicians, All Other ($300,990), Dentists, General ($216,260), Chief Executives ($174,830).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Beckley, WV (13220), all occupations and 196 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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