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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$180K - $225K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Machine Learning Engineer, fine-tuning transformer models and deploying real-time automation pipelines, collaborating with top talents to tackle complex, data-driven...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$161K - $242K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives and digital transformation. Collaborate with senior leaders to tackle complex challenges, influence decision-making, and ensure successful execution of...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's overseeing complex DOE projects, driving innovation in energy solutions. You'll manage engineering initiatives from conception to completion, ensuring the reliability and resilience...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$143K - $196K *

Champion innovative solutions in healthcare coding by leading cross-functional teams, optimizing product strategies, and enhancing customer experiences through data-driven insights and agile methodolo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$172K - $225K *

Champion innovative solutions and elevate our engineering teams' capabilities by mentoring and guiding strategic product developments, enhancing performance, and ensuring customer satisfaction through...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Deliver robust AI solutions by designing and implementing core agents for a cutting-edge enterprise platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, production-ready deploymen...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $166K *

Drive security excellence by partnering with product teams to embed security practices throughout the development lifecycle, focusing on AI features and risk mitigation to protect millions of users gl...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $160K *

Shape the future of global merchandising technology by leading engineering efforts, driving modernization, and ensuring high-quality delivery across diverse platforms. Collaborate with teams to implem...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of machine learning and search innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable ML systems that enhance user experiences and drive impactful...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of enterprise systems by leading the design and architecture of innovative Java full-stack solutions integrated with AI. Collaborate with clients to translate technical constraint...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $255K *

Champion the future of data infrastructure by leading a team to deliver scalable, reliable solutions for data access and processing, ensuring high availability and supporting critical business operati...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$193K - $309K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance cloud security capabilities, leading hands-on initiatives and shaping strategic direction. Collaborate across engineering teams to secure AWS environments and mentor pee...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $205K *

Empower the public sector by modernizing software development with AI-driven solutions. Drive strategic initiatives, cultivate executive relationships, and navigate procurement processes to deliver im...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $186K *

Pioneer a data-driven culture by designing scalable ELT pipelines and analytics models. Collaborate across teams to ensure product data integrity and empower stakeholders with self-service insights, d...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $270K *

Unlock potential by guiding application security strategies across diverse product landscapes. In this senior technical role, you'll influence architecture, mentor teams, and enhance security processe...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $181K *

Champion the growth of the Security Engineering team, driving collaboration across functions to enhance cybersecurity. Utilize your technical expertise and leadership skills to mentor talent, manage s...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by leveraging your expertise in designing, building, and deploying innovative AI/ML systems. Be instrumental in delivering enterprise-scale projects from inc...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

The Staff Front-End Engineer at Short Story will play a crucial role in shaping user experience and engineering standards by developing high-quality web applications using NextJS, React-Query, and Tai...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $150K *

Develop and execute cybersecurity growth strategies, fostering executive relationships and leading complex pursuits. Leverage expertise to shape solutions and drive account expansion within institutio...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading mobile app development, shaping user experiences, and driving technical direction in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $226K *

Oversee the end-to-end deployment of ML and AI models, ensuring reliable production capabilities. Manage infrastructure, monitor performance, and drive operational excellence while collaborating acros...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $115K *

Shape innovative software solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining robust applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and optimize application performan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Innovate by leading software engineering excellence and AI adoption; manage cross-functional teams to develop impactful tech solutions while maintaining hands-on involvement with proof-of-concept proj...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $101K *

Champion the reliability of automated systems by providing expert technical support, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure operational excellence and seamless...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Redefine the future of SaaS applications by building scalable, high-performance solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation, prioritize security, and enhance user experience while embracin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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