Petroleum Engineers Salary in West Virginia
Ranked #11 of 16 · WV
21.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $122,770 ≈ $59/hr
Median annual salary $93,360
Employment 380
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $79,860P25 $82,370 Median $93,360P75 $148,350P90 $220,130
About 80% of petroleum engineerss in West Virginia earn between $79,860 and $220,130. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean petroleum engineers salary in West Virginia is $122,770, about 21.9% below the U.S. average ($157,150). That works out to roughly $59/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $93,400 | $124,780 | 160 |
| Charleston, WV | $88,860 | $112,480 | 80 |