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Engineers, All Other average salary by city in West Virginia
- Morgantown$129,020
- Wheeling$120,680
- Charleston$111,280
- Huntington$94,270
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown | $129,020 | $131,990 | $105,370 | $94,431 | 93 |
| Wheeling | $120,680 | $122,470 | $104,410 | $89,090 | 88 |
| Charleston | $111,280 | $119,900 | $75,210 | $82,908 | 89 |
| Huntington | $94,270 | $95,140 | $64,760 | $71,720 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Engineers, All Other salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2199.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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