Mechanical Engineers Salary in West Virginia
Ranked #41 of 51 · WV
10.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $101,310 ≈ $49/hr
Median annual salary $97,390
Employment 760
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $64,640P25 $82,910 Median $97,390P75 $118,490P90 $143,030
About 80% of mechanical engineerss in West Virginia earn between $64,640 and $143,030. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mechanical engineers salary in West Virginia is $101,310, about 10.8% below the U.S. average ($113,610). That works out to roughly $49/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $109,370 | $107,690 | 70 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $100,630 | $101,780 | 240 |
| Charleston, WV | $98,050 | $108,140 | 60 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $95,900 | $99,090 | 40 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $95,850 | $96,600 | 160 |
| Morgantown, WV | $86,270 | $96,380 | 40 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $85,190 | $87,210 | 40 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $79,300 | $90,210 | 40 |