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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$131K - $164K *

Join a team that's redefining restaurant technology by building robust mobile applications. As a Senior Software Engineer II, you'll lead feature delivery, optimize performance, and collaborate across...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $160K *

Champion the migration to a modern Databricks lakehouse, designing robust data pipelines and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics capabilities and set technical standards...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $210K *

Drive customer success by leading a team of engineers to enhance GitLab adoption, develop scalable enablement programs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve measurable business outco...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $216K *

Innovate and drive growth by designing and executing high-velocity monetization experiments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform hypotheses into impactful Android features, leveraging...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us to transform AI prototypes into resilient production systems using Microsoft Azure. Collaborate directly with teams to build and refine agentic systems, ensuring quality and security while dri...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading and scaling a multidisciplinary engineering team in full-stack and data engineering. Drive impact through collaboration and technical excellence, ensuring quality and in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by designing and maintaining automation frameworks that enhance software reliability and delivery speed. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure complian...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $179K *

Drive the development of distributed systems for real-time blockchain data ingestion and indexing, owning services from design to production while enhancing performance and reliability across the plat...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of real-time media ingestion, designing and operating distributed services that enhance communication data processing for analytics and security. Lead projects and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional post-sales technical support for federal clients. You'll troubleshoot complex systems, collaborate with engineering teams, and ensure seamless ope...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of scalable cloud solutions, driving innovation with Microsoft Copilot and Azure. Lead integration across M365 tools, enhance AI capabilities, and collaborate with cross-funct...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate team performance by leading a Scrum team in developing and modernizing enterprise SaaS applications. Guide technical decisions, mentor engineers, and foster collaboration across departments to...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's responsible for building and maintaining a scalable, secure, and performant Linux infrastructure through automation and modern tooling, ensuring high availability and adherence to b...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize marketing workflows by developing AI tools that enhance productivity across teams. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to build, maintain, and support innovative solutions that drive effici...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $253K *

Build robust APIs and backend systems as a key player in our AI grocery product. Lead architectural development, partner with cross-functional teams, and grow impactful solutions for grocery stores na...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $283K *

Optimize security measures for cloud-native environments, collaborating closely with development teams to conduct threat modeling, implement scalable security practices, and enhance detection and resp...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $233K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences on mobile and web platforms. Drive impactful projects, support product development, and contribute to a thriving...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $179K *

Join a team that's building innovative backend services for stablecoin issuance and operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance adoption and drive growth through reliable, well-test...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge infrastructure for AI systems, focusing on Kubernetes management, automated deployments, and reliable scaling to support enterprise demands across multiple clo...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock innovation by designing backend services in Python and enhancing AI-powered search solutions. Collaborate in agile teams to create impactful enterprise search products while mentoring peers and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform identity and access management by executing daily operations, supporting AI tooling, and managing SaaS vendor administration. This role offers hands-on experience and a clear growth path tow...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $185K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining scalable backend systems for complex data integrations. Collaborate with partners to enhance operational efficiency and reliability, ensuring seamless dat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Engineer resilient backend solutions for privileged account discovery, enhancing security while navigating complex, customer-deployed environments. Collaborate on data-processing workflows using cutti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform automation capabilities by leading innovative engineering projects and collaborating across teams. Drive continuous improvement in operations and ensure regulatory compliance throughout proj...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$114K - $252K *

Engineer scalable cloud-native software solutions for mission-critical operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain secure tools on Google Cloud Platform, enh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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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    Some listings may offer remote or hybrid work, while others are location-based. Review the work arrangement specified in each job posting.

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