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# Jobs in Morgantown, WV — Salary & Top Employers

**State:** [West Virginia Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/west-virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 545
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 784
- Median salary: $53K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $35K – $91K
- Remote share: 8.5%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 784 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Morgantown, WV runs 24% below the United States median ($53K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Morgantown, WV: Retail (23% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Staffing Agencies.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Morgantown, WV

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 181 | $29K |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 96 | $43K |
| Staffing & Recruiting | 44 | — |
| Restaurants | 44 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Morgantown, WV

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 41 | — |
| Retail Sales Associate | 38 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Morgantown, WV

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [CVS Health Jobs & Careers — Pharmacy & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/cvs-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 31 |
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 31 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 19 employers filed 201 petitions; 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Morgantown, WV

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University | 109 | $101K |
| University Health KC | 20 | — |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | 5 | — |
| Leidos | 5 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Granville, WV — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/west-virginia/granville?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 2.0 mi | 0 | — |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring in Morgantown, WV?

Healthcare, higher education, research and development, technology, and professional services are Morgantown's top hiring sectors. WVU Medicine's J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital and WVU itself are the city's largest employers.
### What salaries are typical in Morgantown, WV?

Morgantown offers West Virginia's highest average salaries outside the government-heavy Charleston market. Research, engineering, and healthcare roles pay well above the state median; academic positions follow university pay scales.
### Who are the top employers in Morgantown, WV?

West Virginia University, WVU Medicine (Ruby Memorial Hospital), the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), and Mylan Pharmaceuticals are among Morgantown's largest employers. Technology startups and federal research contractors are also hiring.
### Are remote jobs available in Morgantown, WV?

Remote work is relatively common in Morgantown due to WVU's research culture and the presence of federal research labs. Technology companies and healthcare organizations regularly offer remote and hybrid positions to Morgantown residents.
### How do I explore jobs across the Morgantown metro?

Granville is part of the same metro area. Nearby Fairmont, Clarksburg, and Bridgeport all have separate city pages on FoundRole. The West Virginia state page links all of them so you can compare industry mix and open job counts.
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