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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$144K - $276K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of documentation and AI by building systems that enhance knowledge sharing and streamline content workflows for developers and partners, ensuring high-quality...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $200K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by leading a team to design, manage, and enhance developer tools and platform products that empower users to seamlessly provision and govern their infrastructu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by rapidly delivering innovative, client-focused engagements. Collaborate with stakeholders to architect impactful agentic solutions that drive business valu...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $138K *

Drive automation excellence by developing end-to-end solutions using Ansible and scripting languages. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance wi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Transform supply chain efficiency through innovative technology solutions, guiding engineering operations and strategic initiatives while ensuring optimal performance across diverse applications in an...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$140K - $190K *

Unlock end-to-end software solutions by designing and developing scalable features at the intersection of healthcare and technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to rapidly deploy impactful...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$252K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical strategy for Data Labs, guiding engineering teams to innovate AI training solutions, and shaping the future of model evaluation and deployment in a rapidly ev...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $185K *

Champion the development of scalable data platforms, leading cross-functional initiatives and enhancing AI-assisted analytics. Collaborate with teams to drive technical direction and improve system pe...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$163K - $224K *

Advance innovative backend systems for a cutting-edge experimentation platform, driving impactful decisions through large-scale data solutions in a collaborative team environment, while designing and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $213K *

Take ownership of a customer-facing product area, driving strategy and execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experience, leverage AI, and achieve key performance metrics while deli...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $117K *

Play a key role in providing advanced technical support for CNC systems, optimizing performance, and collaborating with teams to enhance automation solutions. Engage with customers and partners to res...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Transform your career by architecting secure, scalable Azure solutions that drive modern application delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop automation and enhance cloud services while lev...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion the development of an autonomous AI platform through full-stack engineering, enhancing multi-agent systems and ensuring robust quality and safety standards across production deployments...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to design and support enterprise infrastructure platforms focusing on automation, reliability, and security, while optimizing system performance and driving continuous improvement...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $255K *

Elevate your career by defining and enforcing workload safety standards for a growing EKS fleet. Collaborate across teams to enhance availability and performance while mentoring engineers and driving...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$244K - $279K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing innovative AI systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful AI solutions that transform business processes across a diverse enter...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Serve as an expert evaluator in maritime training, ensuring compliance with federal standards. Play a key role in assessing course curricula, sites, and instructors while maintaining a high approval v...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $275K *

Manage the delivery of GPU clusters for AI workloads by coordinating teams across engineering, networking, and operations. Develop strategies, manage risks, and ensure timely, quality launches to scal...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Lead innovative design solutions as a Senior Design Engineer, transforming client needs into actionable broadcast system designs. Collaborate with global teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure pro...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$112K - $149K *

Drive innovation by building and maintaining data pipelines and governance policies in a hybrid cloud environment. Collaborate with a small team to ensure reliable data flow and access control, enhanc...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$137K - $160K *

Engineer secure and resilient multi-cloud environments while collaborating with product teams. Adapt designs to support rapid change in a late-stage startup, ensuring safety and performance in AI-driv...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the infrastructure for a groundbreaking healthcare platform by optimizing cloud solutions, implementing CI/CD, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical AI/ML offerin...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving software quality through innovative automation frameworks. As a key player, you'll lead QA efforts, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality, reliable software in an Agile...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$184K - $356K *

Transform data processing architectures by optimizing performance and efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance user experiences and drive innovation in hardware-software co-design for cut...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of automating workflows across teams by building AI agents using Claude and Microsoft Copilot. Collaborate with various departments to identify automation opportunities, ensuring securi...

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1 week ago

  •   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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