Surveyors Salary in West Virginia

Surveyors in West Virginia earn the most in Huntington (average $71,140 a year) and the least in Morgantown ($55,680), across the 5 West Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surveyors average at $67,780 and the median at $61,520 for 630 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $80,570.

Surveyors average salary by city in West Virginia

Huntington$71,140
Charleston$64,890
Wheeling$64,710
Beckley$60,110
Morgantown$55,680

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Huntington	$71,140	$64,010	$50,340	$56,508	88
Charleston	$64,890	$60,160	$51,210	$52,236	89
Wheeling	$64,710	$59,720	$48,210	$52,100	88
Beckley	$60,110	$58,240	$46,800	$48,608	88
Morgantown	$55,680	$50,220	$37,450	$45,235	93

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

Surveyors salary in other states

Surveyors 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 17-1022.
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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