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Average salary by job family in Morgantown
| Management | $118,620 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $104,560 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $103,640 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $95,100 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $89,740 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $81,290 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $74,710 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $67,050 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $65,380 |
| Protective Service | $55,330 |
| Construction and Extraction | $54,860 |
| Community and Social Service | $53,540 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $53,520 |
| Production | $46,250 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $42,800 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $42,550 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $39,010 |
| Healthcare Support | $36,810 |
| Sales and Related | $36,340 |
| Personal Care and Service | $34,660 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $32,820 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $31,550 |
Highest-paying jobs in Morgantown
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$350,510
- Nurse Anesthetists$280,010
- Radiologists$225,630
- Dentists, General$217,300
- Chief Executives$206,930
- Purchasing Managers$180,410
- Physicians, All Other$160,180
- Medical and Health Services Managers$158,480
- Family Medicine Physicians$153,510
- Human Resources Managers$149,590
Most common jobs in Morgantown and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 4,510 | $87,930 | $80,130 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,090 | $30,540 | $28,570 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,400 | $75,820 | $60,300 |
| Cashiers | 1,370 | $26,640 | $27,370 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,310 | $37,120 | $35,880 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,280 | $104,370 | $89,440 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,150 | $32,590 | $31,110 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,040 | $38,170 | $35,480 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 940 | $41,750 | $37,390 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 920 | $32,130 | $30,180 |
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Cost of living in Morgantown
Prices in the Morgantown area are 7% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 93.3 for 2024. The average local salary of $61,310 therefore buys what $65,697 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $226,953, 3.6 times the median household income of $62,394.
$226,953typical home value
$62,394median household income
93.3BEA price parity
140,724metro population
Take-home pay in Morgantown
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $34,230 | $28,823 | $2,402 |
| Median wage | $47,350 | $38,893 | $3,241 |
| Average wage | $61,310 | $49,521 | $4,127 |
| 75th percentile wage | $74,660 | $58,823 | $4,902 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Morgantown
Management22 jobs
- Chief Executives$207K
- Purchasing Managers$180K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$158K
- Human Resources Managers$150K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$146K
- Financial Managers$146K
- Natural Sciences Managers$146K
- Managers, All Other$137K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$130K
- Industrial Production Managers$117K
- Marketing Managers$109K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$108K
- General and Operations Managers$104K
- Construction Managers$102K
- Facilities Managers$100K
- Sales Managers$99K
- Education Administrators, All Other$93K
- Administrative Services Managers$90K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$82K
- Social and Community Service Managers$75K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$65K
- Food Service Managers$60K
Legal3 jobs
Architecture and Engineering7 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical27 jobs
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$351K
- Nurse Anesthetists$280K
- Radiologists$226K
- Dentists, General$217K
- Physicians, All Other$160K
- Family Medicine Physicians$154K
- Pharmacists$127K
- Nurse Practitioners$126K
- Physician Assistants$125K
- Veterinarians$122K
- Pediatricians, General$107K
- Physical Therapists$93K
- Occupational Therapists$90K
- Registered Nurses$88K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$80K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$78K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Dental Hygienists$70K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$55K
- Medical Records Specialists$52K
- Surgical Technologists$52K
- Paramedics$49K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$42K
- Pharmacy Technicians$41K
- Opticians, Dispensing$39K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$35K
Computer and Mathematical8 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science6 jobs
Business and Financial Operations23 jobs
- Labor Relations Specialists$96K
- Personal Financial Advisors$94K
- Project Management Specialists$93K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$90K
- Management Analysts$84K
- Compliance Officers$80K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$78K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$77K
- Accountants and Auditors$77K
- Training and Development Specialists$76K
- Cost Estimators$76K
- Loan Officers$76K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$76K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$75K
- Logisticians$73K
- Human Resources Specialists$71K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$70K
- Credit Analysts$68K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$60K
- Fundraisers$60K
- Credit Counselors$46K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$46K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$45K
Educational Instruction and Library12 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Instructional Coordinators$71K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$65K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$64K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$56K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$53K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$51K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$49K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media4 jobs
Protective Service4 jobs
Construction and Extraction9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78K
- Electricians$62K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$54K
- Carpenters$52K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$50K
- Construction Laborers$44K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$43K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$35K
Community and Social Service9 jobs
- Health Education Specialists$74K
- Healthcare Social Workers$63K
- Clergy$59K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$55K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$51K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51K
- Social Workers, All Other$51K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$40K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair15 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$81K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$75K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$73K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$70K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$57K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$56K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$52K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$49K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$47K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$43K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$40K
Production11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52K
- Machinists$52K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$47K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Production Workers, All Other$34K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$33K
- Bakers$33K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
Office and Administrative Support31 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$69K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$60K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$60K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51K
- Procurement Clerks$49K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$47K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$45K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Bill and Account Collectors$44K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$44K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$43K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$43K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$42K
- Customer Service Representatives$42K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$41K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$38K
- Data Entry Keyers$37K
- Office Clerks, General$37K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$37K
- Tellers$35K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$34K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$33K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$26K
Transportation and Material Moving9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37K
- Light Truck Drivers$36K
- Driver/Sales Workers$34K
- Bus Drivers, School$34K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$33K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$32K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$31K
Healthcare Support8 jobs
Sales and Related11 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$124K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$65K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$62K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$58K
- Insurance Sales Agents$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46K
- Parts Salespersons$37K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$33K
- Retail Salespersons$31K
- Cashiers$27K
Personal Care and Service8 jobs
- Recreation Workers$44K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$39K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$39K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$38K
- Residential Advisors$36K
- Animal Caretakers$32K
- Childcare Workers$29K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related12 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$71K
- Bartenders$39K
- Waiters and Waitresses$38K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$33K
- Cooks, Short Order$30K
- Cooks, Restaurant$30K
- Food Preparation Workers$30K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$30K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$26K
- Dishwashers$26K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$25K
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Salary in Morgantown: questions
What is a good salary in Morgantown?
Half of all workers in the Morgantown metro earn less than $47,350 and the average is $61,310. Earning more than $74,660 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Morgantown to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $65,111, because prices here are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Morgantown?
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($350,510), Nurse Anesthetists ($280,010), Radiologists ($225,630).
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 Morgantown, WV (34060), all occupations and 244 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- 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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