10 Fastest Growing Jobs In West Virginia

West Virginia is, and has been since its founding, a state in change. We’re growing, we’re progressing, we’re constantly on the move, it seems, financially, industrially, technologically, and of course, in the work force.

Some jobs that were popular fifty or sixty years ago are unheard of these days. Jobs that will be popular in fifty or sixty years — we may not even be able to guess.

But today, what we can guess are which jobs are going to be the most beneficial in one year, or even a few. Because we’ve crunched the data, and we’ve come up with a list of the fastest growing jobs in West Virginia.

Here are the top 10 fastest growing jobs in West Virginia, and below, we’ll show you the top 100:

Okay, so really–this is pretty cool. Who would have thought, even twenty years ago, that home health aideses and personal care aideses would be so in demand?

Not only does this mean we’re progressing in some important areas, but it also means you might just be able to snag yourself a more secure job.

We’ll get to the details of said jobs in a moment. First, here’s how we came up with this list.

How we determined the fastest growing jobs in West Virginia

Every couple of years each state’s Department of Labor works in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics to compile projections for job growth by occupation. The government last completed this research in 2014 with projections going out until 2024.

Because this is America and the government never makes it easy, we had to gather the data from all the states individually to develop a master database.

We then identified the occupations in West Virginia that are projected to have at least 1,000 workers in 2024 so that the jobs will still be relevant. This left us with data for 140 occupations in West Virginia.

Next, we ranked every occupation based on job growth, from 1 to 140.

At the end of the day, the data showed that home health aideses will be the fastest growing job in West Virginia.

Why the fastest growing jobs in West Virginia matter

Sure, it’s certainly interesting to see what sort of trends jobs will take over the next decade, because jobs are a great way to see what direction West Virginia is heading.

But aside from being merely ‘interesting,’ it’s also good to note which jobs will be more secure, and more readily available now and in the coming years. If you’re looking for something that will last–take a look at this list.

From home health aideses to personal care aideses, these jobs aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

And now, here’s a look at the 100 fastest growing jobs in the Mountain State.

Detailed List Of The Fastest Growing Jobs In West Virginia

Rank	Job Title	Growth %	Average Wage	Jobs in 2024
1	Home Health Aid	129.2%	$20,060	5,880
2	Personal Care Assistant	125.8%	$19,840	17,710
3	Physical Therapist Assistant	121.2%	$50,390	1,030
4	Physical Therapist	119.7%	$83,310	1,520
5	Physician Assistant	119.6%	$99,090	1,100
6	Marketing Internship	119.5%	$44,640	1,040
7	Nurse Practitioner	116.5%	$92,890	1,060
8	Medical Receptionist	115.2%	$29,670	1,440
9	Industrial Mechanic	114.4%	$45,910	3,330
10	Representative	113.6%	$30,580	1,000
11	Dental Hygienist	110.8%	$54,060	1,130
12	Aide	110.2%	$20,300	1,730
13	Phlebotomist	109.9%	$29,350	1,220
14	Respiratory Therapist	109.9%	$49,530	1,000
15	Medical Director	109.5%	$108,920	1,380
16	Certified Nursing Assistant	109.2%	$25,210	7,840
17	Computer Technician	109.1%	$45,660	1,920
18	Licensed Practical Nurse	109.0%	$36,050	7,360
19	Medical Assistant	108.7%	$26,210	3,730
20	Management Consultant	108.5%	$69,240	3,300
21	Emergency Medical Technician	108.4%	$30,870	2,570
22	Registered Nurse	108.3%	$59,380	23,090
23	Medical Records Clerk	108.2%	$35,880	1,450
24	Psychiatric Technician	107.7%	$22,140	1,400
25	Pharmacy Technician Internship	107.6%	$27,010	3,250
26	Radiologic Technician	107.6%	$47,080	1,850
27	Fitness Trainer	106.2%	$27,570	1,190
28	Civil Engineer	106.0%	$76,020	1,580
29	Customer Service Representative	105.7%	$30,280	11,660
30	Court Clerk	105.3%	$30,400	1,390
31	Water Plant Operator	105.1%	$35,800	1,450
32	Sales Representative	104.9%	$44,580	2,150
33	Animal Care Technician	104.8%	$22,250	1,740
34	Fundraising Chairperson	104.8%	$44,200	1,100
35	Stylist	104.7%	$25,630	2,460
36	Volunteer	104.5%	$29,920	2,110
37	Machinist	104.3%	$37,950	1,930
38	Crew Member	104.3%	$19,880	22,440
39	Trainer	104.1%	$49,050	1,260
40	Collector	104.0%	$33,890	1,300
41	Housekeeper	103.9%	$20,970	8,730
42	Taxi Driver	103.9%	$21,300	1,070
43	Social Worker	103.7%	$36,260	1,410
44	Dental Assistant	103.5%	$27,920	1,200
45	Community Organizer	103.4%	$31,250	1,510
46	Assembler	103.3%	$30,530	3,100
47	Inspector	103.1%	$43,390	2,650
48	Billing Specialist	103.0%	$31,160	2,380
49	Office Manager	103.0%	$44,940	9,970
50	Pharmacist	102.9%	$118,410	2,460
51	Recreation Leader	102.9%	$24,730	2,160
52	Laundry Attendant	102.5%	$22,930	1,250
53	Project Manager	102.4%	$85,240	2,140
54	Paralegal	102.3%	$44,040	2,220
55	Instructional Designer	102.3%	$55,820	1,360
56	Assistant Manager	102.3%	$27,880	5,430
57	Internship	102.2%	$44,430	1,390
58	Child Care Provider	102.2%	$21,010	5,150
59	Cook	102.1%	$22,990	5,270
60	Insurance Agent	102.1%	$48,520	2,440
61	Bartender	102.1%	$19,970	5,900
62	Accountant	102.1%	$63,380	4,900
63	Front Desk Clerk	102.0%	$20,140	1,490
64	Business Consultant	102.0%	$68,250	3,080
65	Network Administrator	101.8%	$63,880	1,100
66	Compliance Specialist	101.8%	$53,600	1,150
67	Manager	101.8%	$109,430	2,880
68	Production Operator	101.4%	$33,180	1,400
69	Housekeeper Supervisor	101.4%	$33,420	1,500
70	Production Worker	101.2%	$27,190	1,720
71	Postal Carrier	101.1%	$49,180	1,870
72	General Manager	101.1%	$84,300	13,070
73	Medical Technologist	100.9%	$55,960	1,080
74	Refuse Collector	100.9%	$23,960	1,110
75	Insurance Processor	100.9%	$34,600	1,120
76	Customer Service Clerk	100.8%	$23,090	1,190
77	Janitor	100.8%	$24,480	9,690
78	Service Operator	100.8%	$42,380	1,230
79	Grounds Maintenance Supervisor	100.8%	$37,400	1,260
80	Secretary	100.8%	$30,550	11,450
81	Material Handler	100.7%	$26,670	12,340
82	Administrative Manager	100.7%	$73,320	1,480
83	Highway Maintenance Worker	100.6%	$32,380	3,110
84	Correction Officer	100.6%	$33,990	3,340
85	Supervisor	100.6%	$31,980	1,770
86	Bookkeeper	100.5%	$33,600	7,640
87	Police Officer	100.5%	$42,130	3,770
88	Maintenance Technician	100.4%	$30,910	11,180
89	Landscaper	100.4%	$23,190	5,550
90	Finance Manager	100.0%	$96,930	1,860
91	Detailer	100.0%	$22,770	1,200
92	Delivery Driver	100.0%	$31,230	4,760
93	Retail Sales Consultant	99.9%	$24,530	23,390
94	Receptionist	99.8%	$24,990	3,990
95	Hvac Technician	99.4%	$37,670	1,540
96	Parts Sales Associate	99.3%	$27,790	1,510
97	Driller	99.2%	$34,810	1,240
98	Preschool Teacher	99.2%	$31,680	1,210
99	Property Manager	99.2%	$59,520	1,190
100	Chemical Operator	99.2%	$39,910	1,190

If you’re interested, you can read more about the West Virginia job scene here:

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These Are The 100 Lowest Paying Jobs In West Virginia

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Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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