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Average salary by job family in Huntington
| Management | $104,680 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $102,380 |
| Legal | $92,210 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $89,580 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $82,670 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $74,030 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $72,770 |
| Construction and Extraction | $58,140 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $56,360 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $54,440 |
| Production | $54,190 |
| Community and Social Service | $51,640 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $50,520 |
| Protective Service | $46,610 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $42,890 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $42,480 |
| Sales and Related | $37,970 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $35,850 |
| Healthcare Support | $35,820 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $33,760 |
| Personal Care and Service | $31,340 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $29,260 |
Highest-paying jobs in Huntington
- Radiologists$492,850
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$464,820
- Surgeons, All Other$451,760
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$327,030
- Physicians, All Other$268,610
- Nurse Anesthetists$239,010
- Pediatricians, General$217,050
- Family Medicine Physicians$208,680
- Chief Executives$208,300
- Dentists, General$192,260
Most common jobs in Huntington and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 5,580 | $87,960 | $81,010 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,290 | $30,310 | $28,220 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,620 | $30,820 | $28,740 |
| Cashiers | 3,510 | $26,620 | $27,080 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,310 | $96,730 | $77,350 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 3,070 | $24,150 | $22,610 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,590 | $41,730 | $38,060 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,590 | $25,480 | $23,500 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,400 | $33,330 | $30,980 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,340 | $37,640 | $36,700 |
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Cost of living in Huntington
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 88.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $56,110 therefore buys what $63,457 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $166,506, 2.8 times the median household income of $58,483.
$166,506typical home value
$58,483median household income
88.4BEA price parity
372,801metro population
Take-home pay in Huntington
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $31,200 | $26,484 | $2,207 |
| Median wage | $44,600 | $36,800 | $3,067 |
| Average wage | $56,110 | $45,562 | $3,797 |
| 75th percentile wage | $64,120 | $51,653 | $4,304 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Huntington
Management24 jobs
- Chief Executives$208K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$149K
- Purchasing Managers$133K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$131K
- Human Resources Managers$129K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$125K
- Sales Managers$123K
- Marketing Managers$120K
- Industrial Production Managers$120K
- Financial Managers$120K
- Managers, All Other$119K
- Construction Managers$108K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$102K
- General and Operations Managers$97K
- Administrative Services Managers$94K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$94K
- Facilities Managers$90K
- Education Administrators, All Other$90K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$84K
- Social and Community Service Managers$73K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$71K
- Lodging Managers$62K
- Food Service Managers$59K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$53K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical41 jobs
- Radiologists$493K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$465K
- Surgeons, All Other$452K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$327K
- Physicians, All Other$269K
- Nurse Anesthetists$239K
- Pediatricians, General$217K
- Family Medicine Physicians$209K
- Dentists, General$192K
- Pharmacists$130K
- Physician Assistants$126K
- Nurse Practitioners$124K
- Optometrists$122K
- Veterinarians$118K
- Physical Therapists$101K
- Occupational Therapists$96K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$94K
- Chiropractors$93K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$89K
- Registered Nurses$88K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$87K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$81K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$75K
- Respiratory Therapists$71K
- Dental Hygienists$71K
- Athletic Trainers$69K
- Surgical Assistants$64K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$62K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$56K
- Surgical Technologists$55K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$55K
- Medical Records Specialists$54K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$51K
- Paramedics$48K
- Opticians, Dispensing$42K
- Pharmacy Technicians$41K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$37K
- Psychiatric Technicians$35K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$35K
Legal4 jobs
Architecture and Engineering13 jobs
- Industrial Engineers$108K
- Electrical Engineers$104K
- Mechanical Engineers$97K
- Civil Engineers$96K
- Engineers, All Other$94K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$88K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$82K
- Surveyors$71K
- Mechanical Drafters$66K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$65K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$56K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$51K
Computer and Mathematical10 jobs
- Software Developers$109K
- Computer Network Architects$102K
- Data Scientists$99K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$95K
- Computer Systems Analysts$88K
- Information Security Analysts$85K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$83K
- Database Administrators$75K
- Computer User Support Specialists$56K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$53K
Business and Financial Operations24 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$107K
- Management Analysts$97K
- Financial Examiners$89K
- Project Management Specialists$89K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$88K
- Labor Relations Specialists$86K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$81K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$78K
- Logisticians$77K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$76K
- Cost Estimators$75K
- Accountants and Auditors$75K
- Compliance Officers$74K
- Loan Officers$72K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$71K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$70K
- Human Resources Specialists$67K
- Credit Analysts$64K
- Training and Development Specialists$61K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$60K
- Fundraisers$55K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$46K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$41K
- Tax Preparers$38K
Life, Physical, and Social Science10 jobs
- Psychologists, All Other$104K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$86K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$84K
- Chemists$80K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79K
- Urban and Regional Planners$74K
- School Psychologists$71K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$61K
- Chemical Technicians$54K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$51K
Construction and Extraction22 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78K
- Boilermakers$76K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$65K
- Electricians$65K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$64K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$63K
- Sheet Metal Workers$62K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61K
- Pipelayers$59K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$55K
- Carpenters$54K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$54K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$51K
- Roofers$50K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$50K
- Glaziers$49K
- Construction Laborers$49K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$46K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$44K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$37K
- Helpers--Carpenters$35K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair20 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$80K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$79K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$72K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71K
- Millwrights$68K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$66K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$65K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$57K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$56K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$55K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$54K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$54K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$52K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$48K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$45K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$43K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$33K
Educational Instruction and Library31 jobs
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Instructional Coordinators$75K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$65K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$61K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$61K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$60K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$59K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$59K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$58K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$57K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$57K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$55K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$52K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$46K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$41K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Library Technicians$34K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$32K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29K
Production33 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$94K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73K
- Gas Plant Operators$71K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$61K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$50K
- Machinists$49K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$49K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$48K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$48K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46K
- Helpers--Production Workers$46K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Production Workers, All Other$40K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39K
- Food Batchmakers$38K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37K
- Bakers$36K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36K
- Printing Press Operators$36K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$35K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$32K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
- Sewing Machine Operators$29K
Community and Social Service15 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$72K
- Health Education Specialists$66K
- Healthcare Social Workers$64K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59K
- Clergy$56K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$55K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$55K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$54K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53K
- Counselors, All Other$52K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$46K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45K
- Community Health Workers$45K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$43K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$37K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media7 jobs
Protective Service11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$75K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$66K
- Transportation Security Screeners$61K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$54K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$52K
- Firefighters$38K
- Security Guards$36K
- Bailiffs$34K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$24K
Transportation and Material Moving17 jobs
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$120K
- Crane and Tower Operators$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$46K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44K
- Light Truck Drivers$42K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$38K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36K
- Bus Drivers, School$35K
- Driver/Sales Workers$35K
- Parking Attendants$34K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$34K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$33K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$32K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$32K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$31K
Office and Administrative Support38 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$64K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$57K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$57K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$48K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$46K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$45K
- Procurement Clerks$45K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$44K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$43K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$43K
- Bill and Account Collectors$43K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$42K
- Customer Service Representatives$42K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$42K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$41K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$38K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$38K
- Data Entry Keyers$38K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$38K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$38K
- Office Clerks, General$38K
- File Clerks$37K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$36K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$36K
- Tellers$35K
- Couriers and Messengers$35K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$33K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$30K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$26K
Sales and Related13 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$100K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$62K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$61K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$60K
- Insurance Sales Agents$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$43K
- Parts Salespersons$37K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$37K
- Telemarketers$32K
- Retail Salespersons$30K
- Cashiers$27K
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$62K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$61K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$48K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$43K
- Massage Therapists$43K
- Dental Assistants$43K
- Phlebotomists$40K
- Medical Assistants$38K
- Psychiatric Aides$38K
- Medical Transcriptionists$37K
- Nursing Assistants$37K
- Pharmacy Aides$33K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$32K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$47K
- Pest Control Workers$37K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$35K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31K
Personal Care and Service13 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$39K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$37K
- Skincare Specialists$37K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$36K
- Recreation Workers$34K
- Residential Advisors$33K
- Funeral Attendants$32K
- Animal Caretakers$30K
- Childcare Workers$26K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$23K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$56K
- Bartenders$36K
- Waiters and Waitresses$36K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$31K
- Cooks, Restaurant$31K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28K
- Cooks, Short Order$27K
- Food Preparation Workers$27K
- Dishwashers$26K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$25K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$25K
- Cooks, Fast Food$24K
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Salary in Huntington: questions
What is a good salary in Huntington?
Half of all workers in the Huntington metro earn less than $44,600 and the average is $56,110. Earning more than $64,120 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Huntington to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $62,559, because prices here are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Huntington?
Radiologists ($492,850), Emergency Medicine Physicians ($464,820), Surgeons, All Other ($451,760).
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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580), all occupations and 380 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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