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Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers average salary by city in West Virginia
- Wheeling$112,630
- Charleston$96,020
- Beckley$91,700
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | $112,630 | $117,670 | $86,370 | $83,796 | 88 |
| Charleston | $96,020 | $84,450 | $68,930 | $72,871 | 89 |
| Beckley | $91,700 | $81,370 | $81,310 | $70,030 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary in other states
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary by city and state
More about pay in West Virginia
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 17-2151.
- 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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