Department Head Salary in West Virginia

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How much does a Department Head make in West Virginia? The average Department Head salary in West Virginia is $79,311 as of March 01, 2025, but the range typically falls between $68,354 and $85,496. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Department Head Salary	$58,379	WV	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Department Head Salary	$68,354	WV	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Department Head Salary	$79,311	WV	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Department Head Salary	$85,496	WV	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Department Head Salary	$91,127	WV	March 01, 2025

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Oncology, Surgical Oncology- Department Head

Allina Health - Minneapolis , MN

The department head position in AHCI is a leadership position with administrative oversight of physicians and advanced practice providers. * The department head position reports to the President ...

PracticeMatch - 75 days ago

Internal Medicine, Medical Department Head: IDD - Family/Internal Medicine - Nashville, TN

The Medicus Firm - Nashville , TN

Medical Department Head: Family/Internal Medicine IDD - Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Nashville, TN Position Overview We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Family Practice or ...

PracticeMatch - 63 days ago

Psychiatry, Section Head Consult Liaison Psychiatrist Needed in an Exciting Washington City

CHG Healthcare - Seattle , WA

Additional stipend for department head * Accepting residents, H-1B visas, and fellows * Must be board certified or board eligible * Must have a Washington license (or have the ability to obtain) * C ...

PracticeMatch - 63 days ago

Medical Director, Geriatrician Section Head and Faculty Member - Department of Medicine, MUSC

Medical University of South Carolina Health - Charleston , SC

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, & Palliative Care is seeking a Geriatric Section Head to help develop our ...

PracticeMatch - 59 days ago

Infectious Diseases, Division Head, Infectious Disease

Henry Ford Health - Detroit , MI

The Division Head will work collaboratively with the department chair and other institutional leaders to expand the Division's impact in infectious disease prevention, treatment, education, and ...

PracticeMatch - 7 days ago

Head of FP&A

Finatal - San Diego , CA

Head of FP&A Remote with 30% Travel to San Diego Finatal is partnered with a well-known Private ... Lead the consolidation of financial reports across departments, ensuring accuracy and alignment ...

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Weirton, WV	Avg. Salary $85,832	Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Wheeling, WV	Avg. Salary $86,272	Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Accoville, WV	Avg. Salary $78,606	Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adrian, WV	Avg. Salary $77,548	Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Advent, WV	Avg. Salary $78,870	Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albright, WV	Avg. Salary $82,571	Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alderson, WV	Avg. Salary $80,897	Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alkol, WV	Avg. Salary $78,253	Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Allen Junction, WV	Avg. Salary $78,606	Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alloy, WV	Avg. Salary $78,606	Date Updated March 01, 2025

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What does a Department Head do?

Department Head in Baton Rouge, LA

Plan and manage department functions, seeking counsel from the department faculty and delegating duties when possible.

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Promote and facilitate faculty professional development thereby enabling each faculty member to realize full potential in teaching, research, and service.

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Department Head in Bemidji, MN

Assist customers throughout the store with personal, customized service based on the premise of amazing every customer, every time.

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Department Head in Blacksburg, VA

Developing, communicating, and enforcing departmental policy guidelines with transparency, accountability, and equity.

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About West Virginia

West Virginia (/vərˈdʒɪniə/ (listen)) is a state located in the Appalachian region in the Southern United States and is also considered to be a part of the Middle Atlantic States. It is bordered by Pennsylvania to the north, Maryland to the east and northeast, Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, and Ohio to the northwest. West Virginia is the 41st largest state by area, and is ranked 38th in population. The capital and largest city is Charleston. West Virginia became a state following the Wheeling Conventions of 1861, after the American Civil War had begun. Delegates from so...

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