Explore High-Paying Jobs in West Virginia

Find professional opportunities in West Virginia with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. Browse vetted openings across the Mountain State, from established employers in Charleston and Huntington to opportunities in Morgantown, Wheeling, and beyond. Whether you’re pursuing your next leadership role or bringing specialized expertise to a growing organization, discover jobs that match your experience and career goals.

Industries Hiring in West Virginia

West Virginia’s professional job market spans healthcare, energy, engineering, technology, finance, education, and management. Employers seek experienced clinicians and healthcare leaders, engineers and energy specialists, technology professionals, executives, and other seasoned talent. Available roles and salary ranges vary by employer, location, and qualifications.

Where to Find Professional Opportunities

Explore openings in urban centers such as Charleston, Huntington, and Morgantown, as well as roles throughout the state. Some positions may offer remote or hybrid work, while others require an on-site presence. Review each listing for its location, work arrangement, compensation, and requirements.

Find a West Virginia Job That Fits

Use Ladders to search vetted jobs with salaries of at least $100,000. Filter opportunities by title, industry, and location, then compare responsibilities and qualifications to identify roles aligned with your background. Keep your resume current and tailor your application to highlight the expertise and measurable results employers value.

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$115K *

Take ownership of innovative cloud security solutions by engineering autonomous AI tools that meet complex requirements, ensuring robust security and efficiency in high-velocity environments. Drive pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $231K *

Join a team that's redefining software supply chain security. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead backend system design, API development, and cross-team collaboration, driving impactful solution...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career by owning complex software features that integrate virtual machines into a secure platform. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions while establishing strong eng...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$242K - $303K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative solutions and optimizing our payment processing systems. Engage in high-impact technical initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead projects...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Elevate public safety solutions by implementing and supporting Emergency Call Handling systems. This remote role requires extensive travel and expertise in cloud technologies, ensuring seamless deploy...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering outstanding technical support and case management for complex escalated issues, ensuring customer success and trust while collaborating with teams to provide timely, high...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $245K *

Execute the development and enhancement of runtime security features for Windows-based systems. Collaborate with teams to design efficient endpoints, contributing security and reliability across diver...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $110K *

Drive technical solutions and client satisfaction as you partner with internal teams, enhancing client engagement through innovative use of our solutions, troubleshooting complex integrations, and fos...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage in technical leadership and project management to develop industry standards and reports. Collaborate with working groups to drive best practices and support continuous improvement initiatives...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $200K *

Optimize our data infrastructure platform by enhancing automation, observability, and stability. Drive architectural changes to support long-term service requirements while ensuring high throughput an...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in ensuring the quality and reliability of our SaaS cardiac device management platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute comprehensive testing and advocate for seamle...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that’s dedicated to innovation and quality in software by leading automation testing efforts. As a pivotal Senior QA Engineer, you’ll enhance user experience through rigorous testing and c...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Champion the management of mainframe outsourcing, ensuring optimal performance and vendor accountability while providing technical leadership and support for mainframe technologies across the organiza...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer robust backend systems for financial applications, tackling payments, fraud detection, and compliance. Collaborate with a skilled team to design, build, and optimize features, ensuring reliab...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $126K *

Optimize the Edifecs platform by leading application support, ensuring operational stability and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive architecture decisions and enhance cloud s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $120K *

Elevate software quality by managing test planning, execution, and reporting. Collaborate with development teams, mentor junior testers, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards while drivin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $156K *

Unlock your potential as a Solutions Engineer, driving sales success by leveraging technical expertise to address customer challenges and deliver F5 solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to achieve...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $222K *

Drive innovation by delivering high-quality web applications and interactive dashboards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities and build resilient APIs in a fast-paced...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $222K *

Drive innovation by designing and implementing digital solutions that optimize Payer Operations, enhance metadata, automate contracts, and measure performance through collaboration and advanced techni...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of product quality by designing automated tests and performance evaluations, ensuring reliability and scalability in complex systems. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$60K - $142K *

Lead the design and development of innovative automation solutions across multiple platforms, enhancing client experiences and operational efficiency while driving technical direction and agile practi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive platform architecture and strategy, owning scalable production environments. Lead cross-team collaboration, mentor engineers, and advocate for DevSecOps practices while solving complex technical...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in technical project management for energy initiatives. Oversee installations, ensure quality, and drive projects from kickoff to completion while building critical partnerships and im...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$133K - $190K *

Drive innovation as you lead the design and deployment of scalable AI-native platforms, blending advanced technologies with enterprise systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure high performance and...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$133K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving Mergers & Acquisitions success by leading Dynamics 365 configuration and customization efforts. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize business processes and ensure seaml...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    Opportunities may be found in Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Wheeling, and other communities across the state. Search by location to see current openings.

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