Civil Engineers Salary in West Virginia

Civil engineers in West Virginia earn the most in Weirton (average $98,930 a year) and the least in Parkersburg ($77,050), across the 7 West Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the civil engineers average at $91,220 and the median at $86,930 for 1,300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $108,670.

Civil Engineers average salary by city in West Virginia

Weirton$98,930
Huntington$95,540
Morgantown$94,770
Charleston$94,150
Beckley$92,330
Wheeling$88,810
Parkersburg$77,050

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Weirton	$98,930	$90,120	$75,410	$74,785	89
Huntington	$95,540	$94,520	$68,680	$72,556	88
Morgantown	$94,770	$89,560	$64,720	$72,049	93
Charleston	$94,150	$94,810	$63,210	$71,642	89
Beckley	$92,330	$87,520	$63,060	$70,445	88
Wheeling	$88,810	$84,440	$61,340	$68,129	88
Parkersburg	$77,050	$70,250	$52,300	$60,395	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Civil Engineers salary in other states

Civil Engineers salary by city and state

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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 17-2051.
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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